Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Had mole shave biopsied, was benign.. do i ever have to worry about it again... there is dark spot and pigment on scar dr said was ok 6 mos after
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: If you have had a mole suspicious enough to require a biopsy, you should be checked every 6 months for at least a couple of years. It's concerning that there is still some pigment there. Ask for an explanation.
Answered 11/22/2016
878 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I had a slightly atypical mole shave-biopsied in April. Will the dr re-biopsy it at 6-month follow-up? Pink scar w/ slightly darker center.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a mole disappear and leave slightly pink spot?My dermatologis said it was ok but I asked for a biopsy and it went back fine. Should I still worry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
4-5mm mole oval tan with small centre darker area accident scraped. Before derm assessed with dermascope to be ok. Pigment returned on lhs only and is light brown derm said biopsy not needed. ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
1 day after mole was shave biopsied for cosmetic reasons, there is a blackish/blue spot left over.Dr never thought melanoma but now i'm worried!cause?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I had mild atypical mole shave biopsied 2 mos ago. Scar's pink w darker pink in middle. I know pigment may regrow, but can I wait till 6 mo follow up?
I had a shave biopsy yesterday on my leg and noticed that there is a large flat black spot in the wound. Mole? Scab? Scarred tissue?
Mole accidentaly scraped off no pigment in scar dr said can't biopsy exact site of mole not clear (large scar) how would u know if there is melanoma?
8mth ago 2-3mm mole accident scraped off. Now just scar no mole pigment. What if this was a melanoma. Dr no biopsy coz can't tell where mole was?
Had a mole removed 6mo ago biopsy said melanoma, they removed it all now scar is itchy, irritated and has a brownish spot in center is this a problem?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
