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I had a mole removed in september. tests came back all clear. i have since developed two bloody pimples at different times on the scar tissue. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Skin infection: The most likely cause of the bloody pimples is a localized skin infection - if the moles had negative pathology (benign conditions) then there is no reason to be more concerned.

Answered 12/23/2017

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A member asked:

I had a mole removed in september. tests came back all clear. i have since developed two bloody pimples at different times on the scar tissue. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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