Suggest Treatment For A Skin Lesion On The Arm

Posted on Fri, 11 Nov 2016

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Fri, 11 Nov 2016 Answered on

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : May I send a picture of a spot on my husband's arm so you can evaluate? Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Biopsy required

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

It looks like basocellular carcinoma to me and biopsy or complete surgical removal should be done, especially if there was growth and colour change were present recently. It may also be benign skin lesion such as hemangioma, but in every case, it should be ruled out by biopsy and dermatologic examination.

Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (54 minutes later)

Thank you for your prompt reply! We will visit a doctor in the next few weeks.

Have a nice weekend!

Kind regards,

The Shipley Family

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you're welcome

Detailed Answer:
you're welcome.

Kind Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee