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I have a a freckle on the back of my leg . it looked like it was a little raised . the pa at the dermatologist office took it off and said it looked regressed . i am worried. can it be melanoma?

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Suggest you contact dermatologist and ask this question. We would have NO access to the removed tissue sample.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 3/4/2021

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As you can imagine a rash needs to be seen. here are several different types of rashes. You can ask the PA.

Answered 3/5/2021

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