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Q: Remove halo nevus?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 31st, 2007
My question is whould should I do about the halo nevus. The halo is a little smaller than a dime and has been present for about 1 full year. It really bothers me asthetically, but I am concerned that if I remove it the resulting scar would look worse. If I do remove it, is there a certain type of procedure I should have done? With the skin regain its pigment whether removed or not?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on April 16th, 2007
Skin Cancer Answer A2565
You can remove a halo nevus if you want. The skin with the nevus will be removed and the edges of the formed wound will be sutured to create a scar as small as possible. The scar will be smaller or bigger depending upon the nevus’s dimensions, the surgeon’s skills and possible complications such as infection. There is no way you can avoid a scar from forming. By preventing a wound infection you can achieve a scar as small as possible. You can consult a plastic surgeon about this problem.


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