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What Does A White Spot On The Upper Back Indicate?
I have a round flat white spot that appeared on my upper back about two years ago. No bumps, doesn t itch, turns pink when I take a hot shower or get in the sun. My daughter now says she thinks it s white melanoma. Im A 61 year old female. . Should I be concerned?
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hello,
Melanoma is usually black in colour.
However you can go for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Melanoma is usually black in colour.
However you can go for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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