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I have this brown mole on my hand. it was never there and i tried peeling it off and when i peeled it it was red, a little bit wet, and it burns now?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Sounds like: An infection. Show it to a dermatologist before it spreads any further.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Coyle Connolly answered

Mole : A dermatologist should evaluate the area to make sure a cancerous or abnormal mole is not found . The fact that it was new, red, and burns warrants it be checked to be safe.

Dr Tuma agreed

Answered 9/3/2013

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A member asked:

I have this brown mole on my hand. it was never there and i tried peeling it off and when i peeled it it was red, a little bit wet, and it burns now?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr. Coyle Connolly answered

Dr Tuma agreed

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