Will this small indent on my nose heal after mole removal? (Photos)

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About a month ago I used a small amount of apple cider vinegar to remove a small red mole on my nose. It was already checked by a dermatologist a year ago as non cancerous. I know how stupid this choice was and I have already consulted. Dermatologist. He didn’t seem overly concerned and gave me a steroid injection which has done nothing to improve it. He also put me on tretinoin 0.05%. Is this just taking a long time to heal? Or am I looking at a scar that will need treatment?

Joshua B. Hyman, MD · Answer

The dent on your nose is a result of the steroid shot. Sometimes, if the strength of the steroid is very high, there can be dents from the steroid. This usually goes away in 1-2 months

Michael A. Greenberg, MD · Answer

I am glad that you went to see a dermatologist.  Ask him or her what they think about the healing.  I would give it a few more months to see if the area will fill in.  If not, there are various things that can be done to help.

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