My 5 year old son has a small round dark brown spot on the sole of his foot. I originally thought this to be a small blood blister that may have been caused by an unknown minor trauma. However after quite afew weeks the area doesn't appear to be resolving therefore I'm now thinking it is more likely to be a mole. Is this something I should be asking our GP for advice on?
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June 4, 2014
Answer: Your 5 year old son will undoubtedly develop something in the
Of course, there can be no substitute for an up close and personal examination of the skin to determine the best method for removing the brown spots on your skin. However, the photo suggests that the majority of the spots are not innocent freckles (which are simply an over accumulation of...
It is always advised when a mole changes in size, color, shape, or bleeds to follow up with a trained plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or ENT specialist if above the collar bones as is in your case. A biopsy is often suggested as it is the surest way to know what you are dealing with and if other...
Any time a mole is growing or changing you need to be seen in person by a dermatologist. None of us can diagnosis 100% properly from a photo and none of us would want to misdiagnosis. We've all seen worse than what you are describing, trust me. So make an appointment and get checked out properly...