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What Causes Dark Brown Spot On Toe?

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Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015
Question: What does a dark brown/black spot mean on my toe? I noticed it a few weeks ago and haven't been able to schedule an appointment yet to get it checked out but with all the talk about melanoma lately I'm a little worried.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please upload me a photograph

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM
I had gone through question and I can understand your concern

first, you need not to worry at all, you should not think about the extreme of the mole, it might not be a melanoma.

if you can upload me a photograph I will be able to guide you better

this could be due to any of following
a normal mole
burger's disease
Melanoma

I would like further information like

any recent changes in its size shape colour ?
If it causes itching pain or discharge?
Do you smoke if yes then how much and since how long?

chances of melanoma are less likely if you can update me all these details i will definitely tell you the exact diagnosis

waiting for your reply
please don't hesitate to ask for more clarification I will gladly answer you
Wishing you good health
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What Causes Dark Brown Spot On Toe?

Brief Answer: Please upload me a photograph Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to HCM I had gone through question and I can understand your concern first, you need not to worry at all, you should not think about the extreme of the mole, it might not be a melanoma. if you can upload me a photograph I will be able to guide you better this could be due to any of following a normal mole burger's disease Melanoma I would like further information like any recent changes in its size shape colour ? If it causes itching pain or discharge? Do you smoke if yes then how much and since how long? chances of melanoma are less likely if you can update me all these details i will definitely tell you the exact diagnosis waiting for your reply please don't hesitate to ask for more clarification I will gladly answer you Wishing you good health