I Have Noticed This Black Mark On My Left Foot

Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2020

Question: I have noticed this black mark on my left foot for about a week now

I will download a picture

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Melanocytic naevus, go for dermoscopic examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph.
It seems to be a melanocytic naevus.
I would recommend you to consult a doctor and for dermoscopic examination of the lesion to be absolutely sure about its nature.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can wait and keep it under observation

Detailed Answer:
Its not an emergency.
You can keep it under observation.
Once the situation improves in few weeks, you can consult the doctor.

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 minutes later)

Since we are in quarantine in New York

What if I have to wait awhile?

It kind of just showed up

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
It doesn’t respond to topical and oral medicines.
I don’t think apple cider vinegar , tea tree oil or garlic will help in reducing it.
It can appear suddenly sometimes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (0 minute later)

Anything I can do to help it lesson?

I read
apple cider vinegar

tea tree oil

garlic?

Thank you.

It seemed to show up so fast. Is that usual?

Thanks again