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Hi i had a bump on my mole that felt like a skin tag, it burst last night and bled alot, i'm scared it could.be a sign of melanoma?

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Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

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Skin lesion: skin lesions that have abnormal size, depth, color, irregular borders, can be a potential clue of a underlying melanoma, or dysplatic process occurring. go to a dermatologist or PCP to get the skin lesion evaluated and biopsied. Follow up with your doctor closely.

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Answered 2/28/2017

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A member asked:

Hi i had a bump on my mole that felt like a skin tag, it burst last night and bled alot, i'm scared it could.be a sign of melanoma?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shahruq Sarela answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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