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I had a small dark spot frozen at my dermatologist how long will it take to heal and should it look like a blister a week after procedure?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Freezing a lesion goes deep down into the dermis, so you develop a blister which can take a week to ten days to heal and when it does come off, your skin will be fresh and lesion free. Watch only for signs of infection around it.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/27/2014

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A member asked:

I had a small dark spot frozen at my dermatologist how long will it take to heal and should it look like a blister a week after procedure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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