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    • April 21, 2016 at 12:35 am
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      Hi All,
      I was diagnosed with superficial spreading melanoma on my shoulder blade/ upper right back almost four years ago. I had the wide incision and no other treatment. My scar has been pink however recently I noticed the top is turning brown. There us a brown line going halfway down the scar line with a small brown spot a little below the line
      There is no pain or bruised feeling when I press on it. My question is for people that have had a reccurance what did it look like? I have been watching it since Saturday. It does not seem worse but it’s not going away either. The only other odd symptoms I have is an enlarged thyroid in my neck (I am seeing s specialist for that tomorrow). Could the two be connected? I know the chances are small but should I be worried?
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        • April 21, 2016 at 3:39 am
        Janner
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          I doubt they are connected.  I would show your derm the scar.  It is possible to have,something as simple as a freckle regrow thru scar tissue (I have some big freckles in one on my back).  But any time you have pigment growth in your scar tissue, you should have it checked out.

          • April 21, 2016 at 3:39 am
          Janner
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            I doubt they are connected.  I would show your derm the scar.  It is possible to have,something as simple as a freckle regrow thru scar tissue (I have some big freckles in one on my back).  But any time you have pigment growth in your scar tissue, you should have it checked out.

            • April 21, 2016 at 3:39 am
            Janner
            Participant

              I doubt they are connected.  I would show your derm the scar.  It is possible to have,something as simple as a freckle regrow thru scar tissue (I have some big freckles in one on my back).  But any time you have pigment growth in your scar tissue, you should have it checked out.

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