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A member asked:

Shave biopsy for regular shaped 3mm brown mole 1 day later has purple/blackish/maroon spot in the center of it biopsy site. freaking out. please help.

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Call your doctor: This may just be a scab. To be safe it is best to call your doctor.

Answered 6/2/2013

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Biopsy changes OK: You are probably just experiencing the results of healing after your biopsy. You may be seeing the remains of the blood supply that went to the lesion. Give it a few weeks to heal. Make sure you follow up with your doctor.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 12/11/2015

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