A member asked:

Can a melanoma be scrapped off with a fingernail? i am worried i may have scratched a melanoma and not a scab.

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Very difficult: Melanoma is a malignant tumor if the skin , the Dx is often difficult , generally done by biopsy ?, if you are afraid , you need to go to a dermatologist , improbable you got it out with your fingernail , finally as early the diagnosis the better prognosis.

Answered 5/9/2014

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