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Had spitz nevi removed due togrowing rapidly. biopsy required deeper excision. now long mole has grown on top of scar n several smaller moles around.
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Nevi: I think it is very important you recheck with the dermatologist about the biopsy report and you too must report your new nevi to the dematologist who performed the biopsy as soon as possible.
Answered 4/19/2014
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