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It is definitely a brown mole in an oval shape on my finger pad. is it possible that it is harmless? it has appeared in the last 4 months.

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Mole.: Likely benign, but a picture is worth a thousand words. If it has appeared suddenly and appears to be enlarging it should be seen by someone face to face.

Answered 12/8/2014

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A member asked:

It is definitely a brown mole in an oval shape on my finger pad. is it possible that it is harmless? it has appeared in the last 4 months.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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