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I have two moles, one inbetween my fingers and one on my wrist that have faded and i can only see a bit of pigment if i look hard. can this be normal?

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Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Interesting: Any change in a mole should be examined, including regression of the pigment. Could be indicative of potential skin cancer, so see your doctor who may refer you for a biopsy. Good luck.

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Answered 4/6/2016

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A member asked:

I have two moles, one inbetween my fingers and one on my wrist that have faded and i can only see a bit of pigment if i look hard. can this be normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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