What Does It Look Like To You ?

Posted on Wed, 24 Aug 2022

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Wed, 24 Aug 2022 Answered on

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Question : I have this in my arm. I don’t remember doing anything to it. What does it look like to you?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a proper diagnosis and management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (22 minutes later)

I think i may have burned it but can not remember

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
Do you have any symptoms in this such as itch or pain ?
Is there a sudden increase in size of the lesion ?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (56 minutes later)

No pain. No increase in size.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nevus

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the details.
It appears to be a common nevus which is slightly inflamed.
Apply cortisone cream twice daily for a week.
This should help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI