How To Confirm If Brown Spots On The Skin Are Cancerous?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015

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Fri, 17 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have uploaded some files
i have some brown spots i dont know if they are cancerous,
I have psoriatic arthritis,
the spots dont itch
please let me know

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload clearer Images

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have read your query and I understand that you are concerned about these brownish spots.
I have reviewed the Images but they are blurred, therefore I could not make out the spots clearly.
I request you to kindly upload clearer, good quality images so that I am able to guide you better.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 minutes later)

how do I send the images

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload a few good Images

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You can upload Images either at "Reports Section"

Or

You may also mail me at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as Attn:Dr. Kakkar.

Kindly upload good quality and clear Images.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

I sent another picture to the email YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Non cancerous

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I have reviewed the Images.
These are freckles Or ephelides. They are not cancerous.

Regards

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