I've had a round growth on my leg that I'm not sure if it is malignant. Should I have it checked out? (Photo)

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Stupid me has picked at it so the center is red but it's gotten darker and I'm unsure if I should have it checked out. It is on my leg and is a couple mm wide.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Symptomatic moles should be biopsied. If normal, then minimal scar options are available to remove the mole. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Hello. It is always good to get any growths checked out by a doctor, even if small.Good luck.

Dinesh Maini, MBChB · Answer

Hi There Thank you for your question and photograph. While looking ostensibly like a dermatofibroma you should indeed get your doctor to look at it and make sure as it is impossible to be certain from a picture.Kind Regards Dr Dinesh Maini Zenith Cosmetic Clinics

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