Suggest Treatment For Dent On Upper Arm

Posted on Wed, 29 Oct 2014

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Wed, 29 Oct 2014 Answered on

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : Horizontal dent in upper arm about 2" long and .5" wide
Also it's about .33 inches deep
Noticed it a couple of months ago, after having worked out for the previous 4-5 months( Pilates, yoga, core, strength) 5 days a week.
I am about 140 lbs, down from 150 and 5'8".

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if the lesion is now increasing in size or is static.
Have you been applying anything over it.
Any itching or pain?

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (3 minutes later)

The indent is has been the same size since i noticed i
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
morphea of skin, start treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have seen the attached picture.
You seem to be developing a lesion of morphea.
Now this is basically a skin disease in which there is development of areas of skin depression and tightening.
Although the lesion is not increasing at present, but it is important to take treatment so as to prevent its further progress.
So I would advise you to see a dermatologist and take necessary treatment .

Dr Geetika Paul

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju