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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
atypical moles
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 07, 2008 08:40PM
, Dec 07, 2008 08:40PMTo: debo52
No, if they were atypical moles, they could not have come back as melanoma. It is common for shaved moles to come back, since shaving may leave some mole cells behind. If they do come back, it's generally a good idea to have them excised completely--as your daughter apparently plans to do--to avoid confusion later on if they're removed in the future and the pathologist might have trouble interpreting what is seen. Once they're off, she'll be able to forget about them.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
