A member asked:

Concerned about possible melanoma under old, faded black tattoo.considering tattoo removal but unsure if it would aid or hinder detection of melanoma?

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Dr. Erik Borncamp answered

Specializes in Wound care

Biopsy: If there is an area that concerns you have it biopsied. Then you can relax when you find out it’s benign and go ahead with removal

Answered 5/31/2018

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