What Causes Greyish Brown Discolouration On Elbow And A Bump On Forearm?

Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2015

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Question : My daughter (40) has one elbow a grayish brown color. Also on the bone further down toward hand has a bump that is getting larger. I'm not sure the lump is growing in the bone, but it is beside the bone.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an Image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query and I understand that you are concerned about discoloration on elbow and this bump on your daughter's forearm.

However, I request you to upload a few clear digital Images of area of concern so that I am able to guide you better.

You may upload an Image either in "Reports Section"

Or else

You may mail me images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of this mail as Attn:Dr. Kakkar

Also let me know the duration since you have noticed the bump? is it painful?

Regards

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