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Can a fungal infection change a mole? i have a mole in between my toe and (what i think is) a fungal infection near it. the borders of the mole look a little red and faded now?

Q: can a fungal infection change a mole? i have a mole in between my toe and (what i think is) a fungal infection near it. the borders of the mole look a little red and faded now?

: The presumed fungal infection needs to be clinically diagnosed and treated. The mole can then be evaluated.

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Dr. Mark Labowe answered

The presumed fungal infection needs to be clinically diagnosed and treated. The mole can then be evaluated.

Answered 1/28/2023

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Please have the mole evaluated. It could be more serious. such as a mass

Answered 2/1/2023

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A member asked:

Can a fungal infection change a mole? i have a mole in between my toe and (what i think is) a fungal infection near it. the borders of the mole look a little red and faded now?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Labowe answered

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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