What do spots near my scar indicate?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have a history of atypical moles with no personal or family history of melanoma. Two months back, one of the moles on my leg turned into a big black bump. I scratched it, and the entire mole came off. I feel it was a mole that got irritated. Later I went to my dermatologist, who checked the scar, and there was no pigment. He said it would not have scratched off if it was a melanoma. He thinks it to be keratosis. Last week, I noticed a red dot was forming outside the scar, which had not changed. Is this still from the wound healing, as it has only been a few months, or is the lesion growing back? Kindly go through the picture attached.

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concern. The signs and symptoms of melanoma are a non-healing sore that started as a patch or rash, a growth that bleeds easily and crusts over, a change in size and shape of existing marks or discoloration, formation of ulcer, rough or scaly areas, shiny red bumps, a raised area with a central lump. According to the image attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it appears to be a benign lesion. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

Avoid the mid-day sun.
Use sunscreen lotion daily.
Wear protective clothing.
Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions.
Avoid tanning booths.

I have a few questions for you.

Did you have severe sunburn at an early age?
Any long-term sun exposure?
Repeated exposure to radiation?
Unusual scars on the skin?
Any frequent exposure to certain chemicals?
Fair skin??
Many moles or dysplastic nevi on the body?

Kindly revert with the answers.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

Yes, it is just a scar mark. I suggest you to follow a few things mentioned below.

Take tablet Antoxid HC once daily after dinner for 30 days.
Eat a diet rich in antioxidants.
Take tablet Limcee 500 mg once a day after breakfast for 30 days.
Apply Fucibet cream twice daily for ten days.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.