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Does A Mole Oozing White Pus Mean It S Nodular Melanoma?

Does a mole oozing white puzz like a zit mean it s nodular melanoma? It was a small, normal mole, however a clear round raised portion behind this mole has occurred in the last couple months, of which today it oozed white puss. Googling it only led me to nodular melanoma..
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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welcome to healthcaremagic.com and myself Dr. Atishay Bukharia would be answering your questions..

Yes it could, but in most cases it represents secondary infection. go for EXCISIONAL BIOPSY as it is not only diagnostic but therapeutic too..


hope it helps

if you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us

Regards
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Does A Mole Oozing White Pus Mean It S Nodular Melanoma?

Hi.. welcome to healthcaremagic.com and myself Dr. Atishay Bukharia would be answering your questions.. Yes it could, but in most cases it represents secondary infection. go for EXCISIONAL BIOPSY as it is not only diagnostic but therapeutic too.. hope it helps if you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us Regards