Dark red spot on arm.

flobadob | 22:56 Sun 24th May 2009 | Body & Soul

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I've got a dark red spot on my left forearm which has developed over the last couple of weeks. At first I thought it might be a zit of some sort, even though I'm 32 but it never popped and doesn't look like one anymore. Do you think it's anything to be wary of?

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Jibergrt

Bit difficult to say but if it is a little tiny bright red spot it could be a cambell de morgan spot. (I thinkthe awhat it's called anyway) try looking it up ont he tinternet and you should find a picture. My husband has loads of them and they are completely harmless

flobadob

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Thanks but it doesn't look the same as those.

sqad617

Dark red?..are you sure it is not brown?
Are the edges smooth or irregular?
Is it raised from the surface of the skin?
Does it itch?
Has it bled?

saxy_jag

Could it be an insect bite of some sort? Have you been well otherwise? Have you been on holiday or mucking around in the countryside or by/on a river?

Whatever, it's clearly bothering you. Show it your chemist. If he/she thinks a doctor needs to examine it, they'll say so.

Not wishing to be all doom and gloom, but if it is cancerous then the sooner you get it seen to, the better the outlook.

redman41

Go to your Doctor and see what he says. He may refer you to a Skin Specialist. If it looks anything like what squad617 says you need qualified advice.
I have been cured of Melanoma (Skin Cancer) due to over exposure to the Sun when I was in the Merchant Navy.
There is no need to worry especially if you visit your Doctor now so that he can advise.

flobadob

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It is red yes, defo not brown. It's quite small, 5mm or so and there's no itching, bleeding or pain. I'm not really a worrier but a few weeks ago I was out in the sun and the heat on my arms was immense, however I didn't put sun screen on for about half an hour. I will prob phone the doc tomorrow or as was said check it out in a chemist first. Thanks all and with any luck it might be an insect bite, that is possible.

sqad617

Well,whatever it is, it is NOT malignant.
Good luck.

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