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I had a mole removed from the middle of my nose 2 years ago. It has a scar that is getting larger, what can I do?
Posted on March 10, 2011 12:37 PM in General

Answer

Hi,

I would suggest you see a MOHS surgeon to have the area inspected.  Scars usually shrink down with time and over a 2-3 year period or greater, get smaller and flatter.  If the scar is getting larger, a MOHS dermatologist surgeon needs to look at it to make sure there is nothing else growing in the scar area.  Some skin cancers grow in scars.  If the MOHS surgeon clears you then scars can be treated in various ways using steroi dinjections, silicone topical gels, lasers, dermabrasion or excision and re-closure of the area or even a shave of the scar.


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