Mole removal scar is healing nicely for 6 weeks post-op, but a blood blister developed on the spot that's been experiencing a sharp poking pain from a suture that still hasn't dissolved. At a follow up appointment today I was told it's fine and to not pop it, but while washing my face this evening it popped and quite a bit of blood and some white stuff (whitehead? pus?) came out. What should I do to help this heal? That spot is quite tender.
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It looks to be a benign dermatofibroma, however, an in person evaluation would be necessary to know for sure. I use dermoscopy and the "dimple test" in my office. If I have any doubt, or if the patient is bothered, I remove them. Since a dermatofibroma(DF) is a type of scar, you could...
It's normal for healing areas to itch, but most often after this many months, the feeling should lessen. It is difficult to tell from the photo you sent, but you might have a small hypertrophic scar or keloid which could cause the itching sensation.I suggest you make an appointment with a ...
Thank you for your inquiry and pictures. I truly believe in removing moles through surgical methods as they provide the most advanced and reliable technique to remove moles and lessen scarring. Because mole treatments are often in sensitive areas such as the face, is important for a doctor or...
