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Does A Dry Patch Of Skin Indicate Skin Cancer?

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Question : I have small patch of skin on my arm that is XXXXXXX and looks dry. It wont go away, doesnt itch or hurt and has been there for months. Does this seem like skin cancer?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be seborrhoeic keratoses, not looking like skin cancer

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be seborrhoeic keratoses.
It is a benign growth of skin keratinocytes.
It is not looking like any skin cancer.
No need to worry.
You can consult a dermatologist and get it removed by radiofreqency ablation.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Does A Dry Patch Of Skin Indicate Skin Cancer?

Brief Answer: Seems to be seborrhoeic keratoses, not looking like skin cancer Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be seborrhoeic keratoses. It is a benign growth of skin keratinocytes. It is not looking like any skin cancer. No need to worry. You can consult a dermatologist and get it removed by radiofreqency ablation. Regards Dr Asmeet