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What Does A Rough Spot On Leg Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2014

Question: Hello,

I have submitted this question 3 times but my anxiety is gettinng to me so i wanted to submitted one more time- i cannot get into the doctor until 9/2 so in the mean time if you can help ease some nerves i would ne very appreciated.

I noticed this spot on my leg roughly 3 weeks ago and all i can thinkand panic about is melanoma or cancer in general. When you google it goes straight to cancer. All 3 previous dr said it isnt melanoma and not to worry-
The lesion is flat for the most part. If i run my finger over it i can feel it, it doesnt bleed or ooze or anything along that nature nor any pain. It seems like the skin over it peels or its dry ? I would say its shiny if that helps
I dont know exactly how long it has been their but i do examin yself a lot due to too many fears and i have never noticed it before from what i remember
In may i had a lower body skin check- all clear
In the beginning of Aug upper body check and all clear
Beginning august a physical all clear
With in the last year :
Colonscopy - clear
Blood work- clear
Pelvis ultrasound- clear
Stomach, kidney, pancreas ultrasound clear

Please give me some insight

Thank you, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It doesn't look like cancer or melanoma.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Thank you for the attached pictures.
After seeing the pictures of this skin lesion ,I don't think you need to worry.
It looks like a common,benign ,skin spot or freckle .
It ,certainly doesn't look like Melanoma or Skin cancer.

I can understand that a lot of bad things cross your mind (especially if you consult the internet) but in my opinion you have nothing to worry about.
The spot is not pigmented ,the borders are regular ,it looks symmetric.There's nothing on it to make you suspect cancer or melanoma.
You don't need further investigations for this spot but if it makes you feel better you should consult a dermatologist to have a close look at the lesion with a dermatoscop.

Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have other questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.

Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (16 minutes later)

Hello,

Thank you for responding-

I hate worrying - i know its not a feckle since its a tad elwvated but not anything like a mole- the feeling is different from my tegular skin a little but not like a mole on my arm-- but you feel it is benign looking? Can cancer present itself like mine? If i got checked in may could a skin cancer grow that quickly ?

Sorry just need more clairification

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It looks benign!

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

I totally understand your concern,but in my opinion you don't have to worry.
The lesion looks benign.
A skin cancer can grow in some months but your skin lesion doesn't look like cancer.
It is a small spot,symmetric, with regular border and uniform color so there is no reason to think it is cancer.

You may want to keep a look on it and if this spot grow quickly or changes color ,consult a dermatologist but right now don't need to worry about it.

If you have other questions please don't hesitate in asking me.
Take care!

Dr.Rovena Murati

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (0 minute later)

Thank you! Sorry for asking again

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

You are welcome dear!

I hope my answer has helped you.
I know that skin cancer can be really scary but don't let this fear you have to control your life.
You don't have any strong reason to think about cancer.You look healthy and your investigations and tests are normal.You are very young so just enjoy your life without over worrying .

Wish you all the best!
Dr.Rovena

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (5 minutes later)

Thank you. My mom doed painfully from cancer so it has ruined me on that retrospect but ill go to the dr on the 2nd and have if checked out fo be safe

Anything i should pit on it? My gf said to try tee tree oil?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't need to do nothing.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

I am deeply sorry for your mother.Now I can understand your fear and I think everyone in your place would feel the same.

You don't need to do nothing.Just don't scratch it .
Tee tree oil won't harm so you can use it.

I wish you good luck with your dermatologist,even why I am sure it is nothing to worry about.
Take care!

Dr.Rovena

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (17 hours later)

I just eanted to send s couple more photos from today and make sure you feel the same. To be "sure" "sure"

After this i will leave until tuesday doctor appointment- i do appreciste you feedback and sorry to bug you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear!

I am here to do my best to help you.You don't bother me,on the contrary it is my pleasure.

I saw carefully the new pictures you send to me.
Nothing has changed from earlier pictures.It looks benign lesion,no reason to think of cancer.
In my opinion you have nothing to worry about but I know that you will relax only after dermatologist examination.Until then try not to over think this issue and don't stress yourself.

I sincerely hope my answers has helped you.
Take care.

Dr.Rovena

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (24 hours later)

Thank you :)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

You are welcome!
Take care of yourself.

Dr.Rovena

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 minutes later)

I will- if you had to pin point what ot is what would you say it is ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing serious.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I can't tell for sure but it doesn't look like a specific diagnosis.
It looks like a common spot or localized skin inflammation that doesn't have any significance.

After your dermatologist examine it with a dermatoscope ,can tell you more about is.

Regards!
Dr.Rovena

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (1 minute later)

Okay but you are for sure thinking no cancer relation?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It doesn't look like cancer.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

As much as I can see from the detailed pictures it doesn't look like cancer.I am sure for this.
It doesn't look like a serious skin condition ,so why you should think of cancer?

Your dermatologist can tell you this for sure after examining it with dermatoscope.
I am pretty sure it is nothing serious.

Dr.Rovena

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (1 minute later)

I just think anything else-

It seems like if anything pops up and google it -- its cancer-

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I can understand this but google might be a bad consultant if you are so anxious and fear cancer.
If you always expect the worse option even in minor symptoms ,you are causing a lot of stress to yourself.

Now try not to think about it until your appointment with your dermatologist.

All the best!
Dr.Rovena

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (1 minute later)

Okay-
Thanks again- on the plus everyone i havw apoke to thinks it isnt cancer related what so ever

But thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
You are welcome!

Take care!
Dr.Rovena

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (43 hours later)

I just eanted to make sure it still looks benign abd the samw from the previous days

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
The spot hasn't changed appearance.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Hope you are doing well!

I have seen carefully the new pictures you have attached and the spot hasn't changed.It looks the same and I still think it is a benign spot.

You can notice that it hasn't changed.

Hope it was of helped.
Take care!
Dr.Rovena

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rovena (1 minute later)

Okay!

Thank you! You Re so good to response!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you!

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

You are welcome!
Wish you all the best!

Take care!
Dr.Rovena

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