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Red Blotch Appeared On Arm. How To Remove This?

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Posted on Sat, 20 Apr 2013
Question: Three days ago a red blotch appeared on my upper left arm it looks like today it is slightly darker around the
edges and a little pink in the middle ? What could it be?
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (4 hours later)
Hello,

Thanks for the query.

On the basis of appearance of the lesion, various possibilities can be considered.
As you have mention that you have abundant sun exposure, the lesion could be sun related.
Sun exposure is associated with a variety of lesions. They vary from totally harmless sun burn to pre-malignant and malignant conditions of the skin.

It seems that the lesion is not causing any pain or irritation.

It may be worthwhile to visit your dermatologist for detailed examination of the lesion. I think the doctor may order a biopsy of the region to understand the true nature of the lesion and whether or not this is a benign one.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.

Dr Shailja P Wahal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (3 hours later)
The blotch is not raised Do u still think it is sun related? Is there anything else that could cause this?
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (17 hours later)
Hello and welcome again,

Sun related lesions may or may not be raised.
A number of lesions are related to sun exposure ranging from harmless lesions to cancerous ones.
Appearance of lesion may be deceptive.

A combination of clinical examination and microscopy can only exactly characterize the lesion.
All lesions on sun exposed parts of the body are not necessarily due to sunlight. but it is an important cause of various lesions on skin.

If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Mohammed Kappan
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Follow up: Dr. Shailja Puri (5 hours later)
If its not sun related what other type of blotch could it possibly be?
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (11 hours later)
Hello,
Welcome again to Health Care Magic.

A pink colored blotch which is not raised and is dark arount its margins could be:
1. An allergic reaction to various agents
2. An insect bite
3. Infection eg fungal infection
4. Erythematous skin lesion
5. Vasculitis etc.

These are just a few possibilities out of many poosibilities.
The exact characterization can be done after examination and investigations.

I hope you are satisfied with the reply.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.

Dr Shailja P Wahal

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Red Blotch Appeared On Arm. How To Remove This?

Hello,

Thanks for the query.

On the basis of appearance of the lesion, various possibilities can be considered.
As you have mention that you have abundant sun exposure, the lesion could be sun related.
Sun exposure is associated with a variety of lesions. They vary from totally harmless sun burn to pre-malignant and malignant conditions of the skin.

It seems that the lesion is not causing any pain or irritation.

It may be worthwhile to visit your dermatologist for detailed examination of the lesion. I think the doctor may order a biopsy of the region to understand the true nature of the lesion and whether or not this is a benign one.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.

Dr Shailja P Wahal