Dr. Shama Naaz
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have a dark mark on the foot, originally dark brown (mole-colored) with red hints. Now it is faded with a reddish tinge. Though it is flat, I can feel a slight rise when I run the finger over it. And it is painless. The shape is two small circles linked together, a little like two cherries joined without a stalk. It has a faint reddish shadow between two circles
Hi,
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Could you tell me the duration of the skin lesion? Also, I would like to get a picture of your lesion if that is possible. Color changes, as described by you, is not good. Do you notice any sudden growth or pain?
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I have attached two images. The first is the original mark. The second is its current state. The mark has been there for several weeks now, roughly a month. There is no pain. And the growth is just the shadow that seems to have appeared in the second picture.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity) seems like an old bruise or a melanocytic nevus (mole). Melanocytic nevus is a benign condition, and the patient seeks treatment for cosmetic reasons only. I also suggest you get a dermoscopic investigation to be sure and to rule out the possibility of melanoma.
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