Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes A Small Red Rash On The Stomach?
Question: I have a small red oval shaped rash on my stomach. It is smaller than a dime. It is flat. When i scratch it it bleeds a little but not much. Im worrie, is it skin cancer? If not, what could it be?
Brief Answer:
Doesn't look like cancer,following tests advised for confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
O have gone through your medical history carefully and the photo you sent in.
From what I could see, there are some points to emphasize:
- you've been scratching it inducing it's increase in size
- it does not seem skin cancer to me but a possible fungal skin infection. If I was your caring doctor would advise to run examination of skin scrapping to rule out fungal infection and to determine the right diagnosis.
Try not to scratch it and to discuss with your dermatologist for further evaluation and best treatment strategy based on the test results.
Keep good local hygiene.
All the best.
Dr.Albana
Doesn't look like cancer,following tests advised for confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
O have gone through your medical history carefully and the photo you sent in.
From what I could see, there are some points to emphasize:
- you've been scratching it inducing it's increase in size
- it does not seem skin cancer to me but a possible fungal skin infection. If I was your caring doctor would advise to run examination of skin scrapping to rule out fungal infection and to determine the right diagnosis.
Try not to scratch it and to discuss with your dermatologist for further evaluation and best treatment strategy based on the test results.
Keep good local hygiene.
All the best.
Dr.Albana
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
