Suggest Treatment For Painful And Red Lump On The Back

Posted on Thu, 17 Nov 2016

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Question : I have a pinkish red nodule on my back, its scaly doesnt hurt, bleeds from time to time, has recently started burning a bit when i shower, should i b cincerned?

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I have a pinkish red nodule on my back, its been there abot 6 months, its getting larger, i think it used to b a mole, it feels like its peeling, it feels firm, it bleeds every now and then, should i be concerned or is this something i can wait till after the new year starts to c a Dr?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on the description and the image you uploaded, a biopsy preferably an excisional biopsy would be required to determine the nature of the growth/ nodule.

This is especially important if the lesion has been changing color, increasing size getting more raised off the surface.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

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