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I got a flat dark brown mole removed yesterday to be tested because it had irregular shading and next to wear it was shaved is a new brown spot?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Must be part of proc: See the DR. Do you have stitches? Bruise? Was a cautery (MONSEL sol'n) used? Betadine? Not serious.

Answered 6/15/2014

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A member asked:

I got a flat dark brown mole removed yesterday to be tested because it had irregular shading and next to wear it was shaved is a new brown spot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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