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18 mnth ago mole 3-4mm was accident scratched then i went into hot tub and mole peeled away. now scar tissue no mole. if melanoma would it show now?
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Not necessarily: If the question is if 18 months surveillance is enough for a melanoma follow up I would answer no. Know your ABCD' s for melanoma and always check for dynamics. If in doubt or location is an issue have your doc take a look at the lesion. Scars are always unpredictable.
Answered 4/24/2016
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Accident - 3mm mole scraped off. No real bleeding 1 yr ago and now normal skin. Dr said concerning pigment would be there now if melanoma. True .?
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