painful red spot in melanoma scar
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painful red spot in melanoma scar

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    • January 8, 2016 at 8:50 pm
    mary_beth1978@yahoo.com
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    Okay I need some advice from people who have experienced this and understand my fear. I had melanoma removed from my right shoulder blade about 3.5 years ago. This morning when I took a shower it hurt to touch. I checked it when I got out and there is a little red spot right in the middle of my scar. My dermatologist could not get me in today so I went to my oncologist. He touched it and said it’s just a stitch. Nothing to worry about. Has anyone else had a stitch bother them so long after surgery? Should I schedule a dermatology appointment and ask for a biopsy or am I just being silly?
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      • January 9, 2016 at 2:37 am
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      Participant

      Hey, it proably IS just a stitch, but book an appt with derm to scope it (dermatoscope) to have a really good look. That'll give you the peace of mind you need.

      • January 9, 2016 at 2:37 am
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      Participant

      Hey, it proably IS just a stitch, but book an appt with derm to scope it (dermatoscope) to have a really good look. That'll give you the peace of mind you need.

      • January 9, 2016 at 2:37 am
      stars
      Participant

      Hey, it proably IS just a stitch, but book an appt with derm to scope it (dermatoscope) to have a really good look. That'll give you the peace of mind you need.

        • January 9, 2016 at 9:05 pm
        mary_beth1978@yahoo.com
        Participant
        Now the top part of the scar is turning brown. Since its funky and painful I think I will get a second opinion. Thank you for your response:-)
        • January 9, 2016 at 9:05 pm
        mary_beth1978@yahoo.com
        Participant
        Now the top part of the scar is turning brown. Since its funky and painful I think I will get a second opinion. Thank you for your response:-)
        • January 9, 2016 at 9:05 pm
        mary_beth1978@yahoo.com
        Participant
        Now the top part of the scar is turning brown. Since its funky and painful I think I will get a second opinion. Thank you for your response:-)
        • January 12, 2016 at 2:06 am
        mary_beth1978@yahoo.com
        Participant
        By Monday the bump was gone and the scar color was completely back to normal. As embarrassing as it sounds I think it may have been a pimple. I hate freaking out so easily :-/
        • January 12, 2016 at 2:06 am
        mary_beth1978@yahoo.com
        Participant
        By Monday the bump was gone and the scar color was completely back to normal. As embarrassing as it sounds I think it may have been a pimple. I hate freaking out so easily :-/
        • January 12, 2016 at 2:06 am
        mary_beth1978@yahoo.com
        Participant
        By Monday the bump was gone and the scar color was completely back to normal. As embarrassing as it sounds I think it may have been a pimple. I hate freaking out so easily :-/
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