A 16-year-old female asked:

I had a mole removed and the area is now red, itchy, bumpy and sore. what does this mean?

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Dr. Krishna Narayanananswered

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Possible infection : Have your physician examine the area for possibility of infection.

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Dr. Zahid Niazi commented

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Scars may be itchy, red & bumpy. Show it to your treating physician and s/he can help you if it is an irritated scar.

Mar 31, 2014

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