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Had 2 large flat moles on my back whole life, became anxious and had them shaved and biopsied. derm said mild atypia and said not to worry. when sores healed (took months) they both look white with a small bit of pigment in the center. is this okay?

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Dr. Padmashri Rastogi answered

Shaving mole : If moles were not changing in size or shape or color then shaving did not start a new problem. If it does change in size, shape, margins or color, then seek medical attention. Concern is that of skin cancer,mostly melanoma. Given none of your lesions are getting bigger, unlikely to be cancer.good luck.

Answered 2/21/2021

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A member asked:

Had 2 large flat moles on my back whole life, became anxious and had them shaved and biopsied. derm said mild atypia and said not to worry. when sores healed (took months) they both look white with a small bit of pigment in the center. is this okay?

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