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What Could Bruises/bumps In Abdomen Suggest?

I, a 57 Y.O. male, 5' 10", 280 lbs, have a dark itchy brown spot that looks similar to a bruise on the front, left side of my abdomen, near my navel but is not sore. It's been there for over a year. This area itches mildly due to small colorless bumps and responds to anti itch creams as long as I apply them 2 to 4 times daily, yet it does not heal and the brown spot remains. This particular spot is circular and about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Although I'm concerned about certain types of skin cancer, my doctor says it's only a bruise. I have applied neosporin, of which seems to heal the area but the itching remains...What are your thoughts?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.
Form your history, it seems to be a fungal infection of the skin which you got. Neosporin being an anti septic ointment might help the uilcer caused by scratching to heal faster, but would not be able to eradicate the fungal infection. I would advise you to get is clinically assessed by your family physician/ Dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and appropriate management with anti fungal creams or otherwise.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.


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What Could Bruises/bumps In Abdomen Suggest?

Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Form your history, it seems to be a fungal infection of the skin which you got. Neosporin being an anti septic ointment might help the uilcer caused by scratching to heal faster, but would not be able to eradicate the fungal infection. I would advise you to get is clinically assessed by your family physician/ Dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and appropriate management with anti fungal creams or otherwise. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.