Having Some Scar Tissue, Mole. Biopsy Came Negative. Anything Serious?

Posted on Thu, 7 Nov 2013

Question: Had what I thought was a mole biopsied took some out of center of spot. Came back negative. Went a couple years later. Dermtologist cause it was changing. He said it looked like scar tissue and wasnt concerned about it. Said it could be removed but would leave a hole in my arm. I am very paranoid about it and check it often myself. Do I trust the dr when he said it was just scar tissue?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no need to get it removed

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
If biopsy was negative you don't need to worry.
You can believe your doctor.
just keep a watch on the mole for following changes.
1. Sudden increase in size.
2. Redness or bleeding from the mole.
3. Pain
The above are sign of malignant change.
unnecessarily don't go for removal.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar