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Tiny painless dark oval appeared on hand 3 days ago. thought it was a blood blister but don't remember an injury. should i get checked for melanoma?

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Dr. Tara Passow answered

Bruise: Sounds most like a bruise and sometimes they can pop up without being aware of the injury. You can give it a week or 2 to resolve. I would give it up to a month to resolve. If it doesn't, you could see a doctor, but very unlikely to be melanoma.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/7/2017

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A member asked:

Tiny painless dark oval appeared on hand 3 days ago. thought it was a blood blister but don't remember an injury. should i get checked for melanoma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tara Passow answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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