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Can a benign mole that was scratched off come back after a few months? i have a mole on my arm that was scratched off and now it's slowly returning.

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Dr. David Eisenberg answered

Yes, it can.: The important thing to consider if a growth recurs is the possibility that a benign lesion could become malignant. It should be biopsied if it has returnted

Answered 2/3/2016

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A member asked:

Can a benign mole that was scratched off come back after a few months? i have a mole on my arm that was scratched off and now it's slowly returning.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Eisenberg answered

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