@birdman518 Having a melanoma in a spot that is difficult for you to see yourself, makes it awkward, definitely! My melanoma was on my right forearm [scar looks like a shark bite, 32 stitches] so I haven't had that dilemma.

I wonder if it is a subcutaneous stitch that is irritating and attempting an exit? I have a gnarly scar from anodular basal cell skin cancer, at my right collarbone, and that is what happened to me. Almost a year after the procedure, a stitch worked its way to the surface and caused irritation/scabbing. Being a bit of a distance from my dermatologist, I used a warm washcloth to relax the area, and popped the stitch up and out, then removed it myself. Yes, I told her the next time I went, and she understood, although it was not recommended! A bit of antibiotic cream and good-to-go!

Will you let me know what your doctor says?
Ginger

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