A member asked:

Peeled off a very new mole from my finger using nailclippers... it didnt bleed as i peeled the epidermis. the entire mole is gone and hasnt grown back. its been 2 weeks. scared that this could be melanoma..........

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Mole: Please see your doctor ASAP. He/she may refer you to a dermatologist. This will keep you safe and give you peace of mind. Self-diagnosis is dangerous. Peace and good health.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. Robert Dorsey answered

Go see a: Dermatologist. He can look at it and decide if enough tissue is available for biopsy or wait several weeks and then reevaluate.

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

Peeled off a very new mole from my finger using nailclippers... it didnt bleed as i peeled the epidermis. the entire mole is gone and hasnt grown back. its been 2 weeks. scared that this could be melanoma..........

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Juchau agreed

Dr. Robert Dorsey answered

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