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.