What Causes Freckle Between Fingers?

Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2014

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Wed, 9 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : My daughter has a spot in between her fingers and just wanted a second opinion- her ped glanced at it and said it looked to be a freckle- just getting some Insight

I think I noticed it 6 months ago-
I do not know if if has grown or not
She is 5 years old

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Skin mole, need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have seen the attached picture.
The lesion surely looks like a freckle or a mole.
Basically both of these are pigmentary skin conditions and are essentially harmless in nature.
The lesion might increase slightly in size as your child would grow .
Basically moles are harmless skin lesions and can occur in anyone.
The only thing one needs to take care is that if there is any sudden increase in size or change in shape or a change in color pattern, then only such lesions need any further assessment.
Right now, I do not think there is any reason to be worried about.

Dr Geetika Paul

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