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I have a new brown mole on my finger pad. can it be harmless or is it a melanoma because of location?

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Dr. Susan Kolb answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Mole on finger pad.: Pigmented lesions on the palms, soles, toes and fingers should be removed because of the location.

Answered 12/7/2014

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