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Is A Protruding Mole On The Hand A Concern?

Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016

Question: Hello Doctor,

I have protruding mole in my hand, please see the images for your reference. Please advise how can I get rid of this.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely it is pyogenic granuloma

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Image.

This looks like a pyogenic granuloma rather than a mole. How long since you have it? does it bleed?

This can be easily removed with a diathermy or radiofrequency cautery. I suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)

I am having this since 3-4 years ago. It neither bleeds not does it pain.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest diathermy or cautery for it

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you.

Such a long history goes more in favor of a wart/ verruca. It is definitely not a mole. Moles are usually flat or slightly elevated and darker. It has to be removed as I suggested earlier and that would be curative.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar