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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

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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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

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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

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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