Have Small Movable Lymph Node On Neck And Rashes On Hand. Sign Of Lymphoma?

Posted on Wed, 16 Jan 2013

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Question : Hi. I have issues with the skin on my hands turning red at different times throughout the day. If this is a rash it does not itch. I have a small lymph node on my neck that is less than 1 cm in size and moveable. Could this rash on my hands be a sign of lymphoma? I have had issues with anxiety since a melanoma diagnosis in April. Is it possible my hands coud be turning red during periods of anxiety? Or could this be doto melanoma?

Answered by Dr. Pravin Banodkar (2 hours later)

Hello
Welcome!
I would be pleased to answer your query .
A single lymph node is not necessarily related to the itching and rash. If you have multiple lymph nodes in the neck , underarms , groins , that is when you would need to worry about lymphoma .
Your hands turn red at many times in the day is a sign of flushing or urticaria .
This is not related to melanoma . It might be associated more with anxiety levels and stress.
I would suggest you to book an appointment with the Dermatologist to clinically examine your hands as a visual examination of the hands would provide more details .
From your history , however it does not look like anything related to the melanoma or cancer .
take care

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