Is It a Mole or a Wart? (photo)

It is difficult to determine what the lesion is from the photo.  I would highly recommend that you see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for an evaluation. 

In either case, the lesion bothers you and should be removed. The mole can be sent for pathologic examination at which time you can find out what it was. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

It's impossible to make an exact diagnosis of your lesion with just a picture.  From what I see, I would say it's unlikely that the lesion is a wart.  It could be a mole or a skin tag, but you would need to be examined to try and determine an answer.  

Hello

It looks like a naevus (pigmented mole) or a seborrheic keratosis.  It does not look like a wart.  I would schedule an appointment with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon and have it closely inspected.

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Stephen Salerno

 

An in-person exam is always best. If you have a site that changes at all, it's best to see a physician. But based solely on the photo, it looks like a mole or a seborrheic. In general, warts look more like lumpy cauliflower than something smooth and round.

It's very difficult to tell exactly what this growth is from the photo. Please use the ABCDE's as your guide for when to be concerned about moles: A for Asymmetry; B for irregular Borders; C for black or uneven Colors; D for Diameter greater than a pencil eraser; and E for a growth that is Evolving or changing. It is an extremely simple five minute procedure for a dermatologist to remove this growth using either a "punch" or a "shave" biopsy which typically leaves a minimal scar. The growth can then be checked microscopically for reassurance. You can follow the video link below to learn more about identifying the changes in moles that are suspicious for skin cancer.