What Causes Raised Lesion On Shoulder?

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2014

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Mon, 4 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : Noticed this on my shoulder. Should i see a doctor?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (5 hours later)

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Dear Madam,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that it looks like a mosquito bite and I think you can wait for it to settle down on its own . But if it increases over and new lesions appear then probably you will need to see a dermatologist for this .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (2 minutes later)

Its not itchy like a bite and i believe its been there for more than a couple of days. Its also a little raised from the skin.
Most mosquito bites i get have a bigger crcle and are more itchy.i

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (10 minutes later)

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Dear Madam,

Thanks for reverting back.

If its persisting for some time then you should see a doctor for this as then it will require evaluation.

Dr. Shruti

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (2 minutes later)

Could it be a melanoma? Should i be worried? Or can i wait to see if it goes down?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (5 minutes later)

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Dear Madam,

Less likely to be so as there is no pigmentation but until and unless seen in person cannot be commented upon . You should not worry but just find out the cause . As you say that its persisting for long and it is not settling on its own so it needs evaluation.

Dr. Shruti

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