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What Could Be The Big, Puffy Black Mole Underneath Toe Of A 2 Year Old Child?

Hi Doctor, I have a 2 year old girl. Suddenly a big puffy black mole appeared underneath her toe. I am worried if it may be a cancerous. Also, I do not what step to take next, since I live in Cambodia (in a very uncivilized village). Do you know a good derma-oncologist in Cambodia? Thanks Annita
Sat, 8 Mar 2014
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Hello,
There are several possibilities. If it suddenly appeared and is on her toe, it may be an insect bite which is swollen and possibly infected. It is important to keep the area clean. If you apply a topical antibiotic ointment it may help the area heal. If you notice bleeding, worsening, spread of the spot to other areas or signs of worsening, fevers, vomiting or respiratory distress, please see you local hospital physician. Skin cancerous lesions tend to have irregular borders and may bleed and are less common in children than adults.
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What Could Be The Big, Puffy Black Mole Underneath Toe Of A 2 Year Old Child?

Hello, There are several possibilities. If it suddenly appeared and is on her toe, it may be an insect bite which is swollen and possibly infected. It is important to keep the area clean. If you apply a topical antibiotic ointment it may help the area heal. If you notice bleeding, worsening, spread of the spot to other areas or signs of worsening, fevers, vomiting or respiratory distress, please see you local hospital physician. Skin cancerous lesions tend to have irregular borders and may bleed and are less common in children than adults.