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Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2020
Question: I have a small indented spot on my leg with rolled edges
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Physical examination and biosy may be warranted

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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The skin lesion you are describing with rolled edges could heve underlying ulceration and it is very important to rule out skin cancer. Such kind of skin lesions could indicate basal cell carcinoma of skin, which when diagnosed early can be treated successfully with localized interventions.

So please be advised to follow up with your dermatologist. You doctor will first do a physical examination and recommend biopsy if needed.

Hope this answers your question
Please address additional questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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I Have A Small Indented Spot On My Leg With

Brief Answer: Physical examination and biosy may be warranted Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting us with your health question The skin lesion you are describing with rolled edges could heve underlying ulceration and it is very important to rule out skin cancer. Such kind of skin lesions could indicate basal cell carcinoma of skin, which when diagnosed early can be treated successfully with localized interventions. So please be advised to follow up with your dermatologist. You doctor will first do a physical examination and recommend biopsy if needed. Hope this answers your question Please address additional questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal