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I am getting new moles, mainly on my fingers, and they are raised. Why?

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Published At September 19, 2021
Reviewed AtOctober 27, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 29-years-old male. I am noticing new moles appearing mainly in my fingers for the past one year. They are raised, and I am unsure of what it is. Kindly help.

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I suggest you do a biopsy to rule out malignancy. Kindly avoid sun exposure and use Photostable sunscreen (Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl, Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol, Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino hydroxy benzoyl, Hexyl Benzoate) thrice daily, even during indoors and on cloudy days. Kindly do a self-examination periodically to detect any change in size, shape, or color. Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for the reply. I am brown-skinned. I do not have a family history, and also I am not exposed to the sun very often. Thanks.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Melanoma or skin cancer occurs in the area exposed to sunlight. It could be benign or malignant. If it is detected early, it can be treated quickly with less scarring. Symptoms of malignancy are non-healing sores that start as a patch or rash and turns into a significant growth that bleeds easily and crusts over. Ulcer, rough, scaly areas, pain, itching, redness, shiny appearance, and raised lesion indicate a malignancy. The causes are long-term sun exposure, severe sunburn at an early age, repeated exposure to radiation, unusual scars on the skin, weak immune system, frequent exposure to certain chemicals and use of tanning beds. I suggest you do a biopsy if any signs and symptoms are observed. Regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

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