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Derm biopsied (shave) concerning "notched" mole- side of breast, below underarm. was benign. all research strongly discourages method. should i worry?
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Well: Shave biopsy is generally avoided in any skin spot that might be a melanoma. Generally shave biopsy is fine for other type skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma the skin. You really need to call the doctor who did a biopsy to get specific diagnosis treatment or advice
Answered 5/31/2016
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