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What Causes Circular Spots On The Leg?
Question: Good Evening,
In the last couple weeks, a perfectly round small circle has appeared on my right calf. It's not raised nor does it hurt. It's just a round red circle, maybe the size of a pencil eraser. It also has a perfectly round white circle just inside the inner edge of the outer edge of the red circle. It's smooth and isn't rough or oozing anything. Wondering if maybe I got bit by something?
In the last couple weeks, a perfectly round small circle has appeared on my right calf. It's not raised nor does it hurt. It's just a round red circle, maybe the size of a pencil eraser. It also has a perfectly round white circle just inside the inner edge of the outer edge of the red circle. It's smooth and isn't rough or oozing anything. Wondering if maybe I got bit by something?
Brief Answer:
Skin biopsy is mandatory
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your attached image in detail.
Considering it's silent clinical behaviour, it's important to get a biopsy of the lesion.
This is to rule out the possibility of skin malignancy particularly melanoma.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Skin biopsy is mandatory
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your attached image in detail.
Considering it's silent clinical behaviour, it's important to get a biopsy of the lesion.
This is to rule out the possibility of skin malignancy particularly melanoma.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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