I have a new mole during pregnancy. I read says new moles on feet are very serious. Is this true??

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I'm 33 just had a baby and noticed a mole or freckle ( small,flat, oval, brown, clear borders) between my toes during pregnancy. I didn't think anything of it. I now have a very tiny freckle on the top of the same toe. My GP was not concerned, but everything I read says new moles on feet are very serious. Is this true??

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

Any new pigmented lesion should be evaluated by a qualified dermatologist. That being said, many changes take place during pregnancy and most pigmentation changes are not serious. I would still recommend making an appointment with you dermatologist just to have them check it out. Best of luck

Robert S. Schmidt, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your new baby. Women during pregnancy can often develop new pigmented areas, new prominent blood vessels, and new lumps and bumps. During the early post-pregnancy period, particularly if you're breast feeding, these can persist. If you're ever concerned about a pigmented lesion, you should visit with a dermatologist. If they aren't concerned, I would wait to do anything about it until your hormones completely normalize. A lot of these pregnancy changes will go away on their own.Good luck! Get some sleep!

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