Suggest Treatment For Small, Flat And Gray Lesion On Foot

Posted on Fri, 31 Oct 2014

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Fri, 31 Oct 2014 Answered on

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Question : My daughter, 8, has a small, flat gray lesion on her foot. It's been there for about a month. Any ideas as to what it might be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query. It might be a simple nevus.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)

Thanks, Dr. XXXXXXX I've attached two photos.
Let me know what you think.
Best, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
use melalite

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like a simple nevus.
Just apply a skin lightening cream like melalite.
She will get relief with that.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T