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What Does A Red Bump On The Forearm Indicate?

Hi, I have a red scaly bump on my forearm just over 1/2cm in length. It appeared about 2-3 weeks ago. It is round in shape. Twice now I have pulled the skin off of it and under neath it is a softer skin but the bump is still raised. The area is tender and has been even before I removed the scaling skin. I have had basal cell skin cancer on my chest and squamous on my nose. Just hard to think this could be one of those since it appeared so fast. Any other suggestions?
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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Dear possible causes eczema, dermatitis, actinic keratosis, psoriasis, fungal infection etc.. But when you had basal and squamous cell carcinoma?? Which treatment you took. Dear this basal and squamous cell carnomas are present on sun exposed areas like face, neck, arms, legs are the most common sites. The lesions appear like typically pink or red in color and rough or scaly to the touch..Please consult your your dermatologist as early as possible you may need skin examination and biopsy. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions please feel free to ask me.
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What Does A Red Bump On The Forearm Indicate?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear possible causes eczema, dermatitis, actinic keratosis, psoriasis, fungal infection etc.. But when you had basal and squamous cell carcinoma?? Which treatment you took. Dear this basal and squamous cell carnomas are present on sun exposed areas like face, neck, arms, legs are the most common sites. The lesions appear like typically pink or red in color and rough or scaly to the touch..Please consult your your dermatologist as early as possible you may need skin examination and biopsy. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions please feel free to ask me.