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Recurrent Moles Post Removal, Purple Spot With Bruise On The Leg With Shape Of Freckle. Possibility Of Melanoma?

Hi, I have had a few moles removed which have come back as problem moles, but never cancer . Yesterday I noticed a spot on my leg that is purple -- it sort of looks like a teeny-tiny round bruise right under the skin, but it s all the same shade (purple) and the shape of a freckle ...maybe 2mm in size...could it be just a weird bruise, or is it a sign of possible melanoma?
posted on Mon, 18 Jun 2012
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

Definitely there is a possibility of melanoma.

You had recurrent moles in past and this suggests that you are at risk.

Please get a biopsy done.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

And get the medication prescribed.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health,
Thank you
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Recurrent Moles Post Removal, Purple Spot With Bruise On The Leg With Shape Of Freckle. Possibility Of Melanoma?

Hello, Thanks for the query, Definitely there is a possibility of melanoma. You had recurrent moles in past and this suggests that you are at risk. Please get a biopsy done. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. And get the medication prescribed. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health, Thank you