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Hi, I Noticed A Small Black Spot That Looks Like

Posted on Thu, 17 Jan 2019

Question: Hi, I noticed a small black spot that looks like a scab on my skin. Should I be concerned? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph.
When did you notice this black scab?
What is the site of this?
Is it flat or raised above the skin surface?
Is it associated with itching, burning or pain?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (19 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply. I noticed it yesterday. It's on my butt. It is raised . No itching, no burning, no pain. I think it should have appeared in the last couple months. I didn't have it before.
Regards,
Yordan

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about, could be seborrhoic keratoses

Detailed Answer:
I don’t think it is anything to worry about.
It could be a seborrhoic keratoses.
Just keep it under observation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (21 minutes later)

Thank you. What do I need to keep an eye on? Is it going to go away by itself? It could be on the same spot I used to have a pimple but I am not sure. I just don't see that pimple and that's why I think it could be replaced by that scab.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You just need to observe that whether its increasing in size.
I don’t think it will go off on its own.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 hours later)

Would it be bad if it increases in size? And should I see a doctor if it does?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If it suddenly increases in size then consult a doctor

Detailed Answer:
If it suddenly increases in size then consult a doctor.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad