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Hi, Is This Spot A Mole Or Age Spot? Middle

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Posted on Wed, 8 Nov 2023
Question: Hi, is this spot a mole or age spot? Middle of photo, hand.
I have lots of moles and skin spots on me. I get checked every 6 months by a skin cancer doctor.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Age spots

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
These are age spots and are totally harmless.
For cosmetic reasons these can be easily removed by a dermatologist.
You can even try ointment tretinoin 0.05 % daily in night for a month.
This should give you relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Hi, Is This Spot A Mole Or Age Spot? Middle

Brief Answer: Age spots Detailed Answer: Hello, These are age spots and are totally harmless. For cosmetic reasons these can be easily removed by a dermatologist. You can even try ointment tretinoin 0.05 % daily in night for a month. This should give you relief. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.