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    • October 7, 2010 at 1:58 pm
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      Hello everyone,

      I have Stage 1 melanoma history and recently had moderately atypical nevus removed by my plastic surgeon with clear margins. Yesterday I noticed a bluish line just in the middle of a scar. I am worried now about it: is it bruise, blood vessel or pigment???? Any thoughts? It drives me crazy…

      Thanks!

      Hello everyone,

      I have Stage 1 melanoma history and recently had moderately atypical nevus removed by my plastic surgeon with clear margins. Yesterday I noticed a bluish line just in the middle of a scar. I am worried now about it: is it bruise, blood vessel or pigment???? Any thoughts? It drives me crazy…

      Thanks!

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        • October 7, 2010 at 2:01 pm
        TinaR
        Participant

          Could be a stitch. It's a common occurrence. I would show it to your doctor to be certain, but don't worry unnecessarily.

          • October 7, 2010 at 2:01 pm
          TinaR
          Participant

            Could be a stitch. It's a common occurrence. I would show it to your doctor to be certain, but don't worry unnecessarily.

            • October 7, 2010 at 2:27 pm
            Bonnie Lea
            Participant

              with me I end up with little blue vein lines down the scar centres. 

              • October 7, 2010 at 2:27 pm
              Bonnie Lea
              Participant

                with me I end up with little blue vein lines down the scar centres. 

                • October 7, 2010 at 2:59 pm
                EricNJill
                Participant

                  I too had a bluish line down my excision scar.  It scared me too, but it went a way after a week or so.  It's probably something normal so I wouldn't worry to much, but if you are concerned I would call your dermatologist and ask them about it. 

                  • October 7, 2010 at 2:59 pm
                  EricNJill
                  Participant

                    I too had a bluish line down my excision scar.  It scared me too, but it went a way after a week or so.  It's probably something normal so I wouldn't worry to much, but if you are concerned I would call your dermatologist and ask them about it. 

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