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Suggest Treatment For Lesions On The Body

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

Question: I have severe health anxiety and my husband has a lesion on his skin that sometimes comes and goes. It doesn't get bigger. It has been there around 10 years. So afraid of melanoma. He sees derm next month, i can't sleep until then. Any thoughts?

By the way, the lesion does not look like a mole. It bubbles up then sometimes goes away

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not melanoma

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.

It's not melanoma.
Melanoma lesions will never go away on its own.
Probably he has developed Urticaria.
Its a common allergic reaction.

In urticaria, the lesions appear all over body and subside on their own.
If possible, please upload a photograph of the involved area.

This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (38 minutes later)

I was not able to upload a picture. It is always in the same spot. It kind of bubbles up then it kind of just flakes off. Kind of stays a raised spot in the same spot for the last 10 years

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Psoriatic patch

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
If it is at same spot it can never be melanoma.
Rest assured there is nothing to worry.
It might be a psoriatic patch or a mild eczema.
Apply a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
This should give him good response.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad