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What Is A Small Circular Scab On The Right Shin Suggestive Of?
I have small circular scab on my right shin below my knee , been there awhile. I ve messed with it and after shower scan was off n I put peroxide in it . It s dark . Fungus , infection , cancer ? I got a dr appt in November , I do have high BP & on meds. My mother had diabetes but all my tests said I do not sooo ? Thanks for the help
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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Since it has been there for a while, it is possible that it may be a fungal infection, these can last a long period of time and can also take 2 to 3 weeks to heal with treatment.
Cancer , as you mentioned, can also cause skin lesions but it is not the most common cause of skin issues.
A visit to your doctor can determine if this is the case.
If it is fungal, using a topical antifungal such as ketoconazole, miconazole or econazole would be recommended.
I hope this helps
Since it has been there for a while, it is possible that it may be a fungal infection, these can last a long period of time and can also take 2 to 3 weeks to heal with treatment.
Cancer , as you mentioned, can also cause skin lesions but it is not the most common cause of skin issues.
A visit to your doctor can determine if this is the case.
If it is fungal, using a topical antifungal such as ketoconazole, miconazole or econazole would be recommended.
I hope this helps
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