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What Causes Grey Spot On Leg Which Is Increasing In Size?
I have a spot growing on my leg that is grey in color. Is it something I shoud have checked? I am a white female 56 years oldn 5'9" 155 lbs. Good health but I have a lot of moles & skin tags that I have checed yearly but this growth is new since my last checkup
Wed, 25 Jun 2014
Hi,
It is very difficult to say exactly what it is, but i think that probably it may be solar keratosis. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. If it is solar keratosis,I generally advise to go for electrocautery under local anaesthesia. Some doctors also advise either keratolytic agent like salicylic acid oint. Diclofenace gel is also used to treat solar keratosis. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
It is very difficult to say exactly what it is, but i think that probably it may be solar keratosis. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis. If it is solar keratosis,I generally advise to go for electrocautery under local anaesthesia. Some doctors also advise either keratolytic agent like salicylic acid oint. Diclofenace gel is also used to treat solar keratosis. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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