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Does A Barnacle Spread?

I am65 with fair skin. I have never beenone to sunbathe really. I have a patch about the size of an eraser tip that is red and irritated. At one time it was diagnised as a barnacle.. Do you know the chances that whatever has spread? Thank youfor any help or informationb you can provide, as I am naturally concerned. Robin
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Barnacle is suberrhoic keratosis which is pigmented or erthymatous. They are benign. They occur with age. They don't spread at all.

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Does A Barnacle Spread?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Barnacle is suberrhoic keratosis which is pigmented or erthymatous. They are benign. They occur with age. They don t spread at all. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.