New mole on sole of the foot? (photo)

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I just noticed a new mole on the sole of my foot.It's small and dark.Is possible a melanoma?It's definitely new.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

To be safe, you should be carefully evaluated by a
board certified dermatologist. 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. If necessary, it is an
extremely simple five minute procedure for a dermatologist to remove the mole
using either a "punch" or a "shave" biopsy which typically
leaves a minimal scar. The mole can then be checked microscopically. Even moles on the sole of the foot can turn cancerous. You can follow the video link below to learn more about identifying the
changes in moles that are suspicious for skin cancer.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

If you have a new mole on the sole of the foot it's best to see a physician. Is it possible it's a melanoma? We won't know until it's properly evaluated and possibly biopsied. The feet and hands are usually not great places to get "new" moles but that doesn't make them all dangerous or cancerous. I always try to get people to see a physician should something show up there unexpectedly. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot 
be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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