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Can A Tender, Crusty Spot On The Right Forearm Indicate Melanoma?
I hzve a raised area onmy right forearm that started as just a swelling a couple of weeks ago but has now become tender with a crusty top. I have numerouse precancerous crusty spots all over my back, arms, and chest as a result of childhood sun exposure. Is there a chance this could be melanoma?
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
Hello there,
cancerous lesions can only be confirmed by biopsy and cytological studies. you need to worry about the lesions when there is change in size , margins and colour
Melanoma has irregular margins, size and variegated colour and increase in depth. otherwise u can follow up with a dermatologist
cancerous lesions can only be confirmed by biopsy and cytological studies. you need to worry about the lesions when there is change in size , margins and colour
Melanoma has irregular margins, size and variegated colour and increase in depth. otherwise u can follow up with a dermatologist
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