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I have a dermatofibroma on my right cheek. i picked it two months ago, thinking it was a pimple, grew inflamed, took a month to flatten out. i used azelaic acid on it. the scar remained. it has now returned. what can i do about the red raised bump?

Q: i have a dermatofibroma on my right cheek. i picked it two months ago, thinking it was a pimple, grew inflamed, took a month to flatten out. i used azelaic acid on it. the scar remained. it has now returned. what can i do about the red raised bump?

: See a dermatologist for an exam and possible biopsy. An elliptical incision around the lesion will remove incidence of occurrence.

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See a dermatologist for an exam and possible biopsy. An elliptical incision around the lesion will remove incidence of occurrence.

Answered 6/20/2023

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A member asked:

I have a dermatofibroma on my right cheek. i picked it two months ago, thinking it was a pimple, grew inflamed, took a month to flatten out. i used azelaic acid on it. the scar remained. it has now returned. what can i do about the red raised bump?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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