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I Have A Spot On My Neck That Appeared Suddenly

Posted on Sat, 3 Nov 2018

Question: I have a spot on my neck that appeared suddenly yesterday; it started a bright red, about the size of the eraser on the end of a pencil. Today it is brown, lighter in color and still the same size. I don't know if it is an insect/arachnid bite or some form of skin cancer.

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an image

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask A Doctor"

I have gone through your query and it would be better if you could upload a close picture of the spot so that I can guide you better.

You can upload the image using the upload button on the top right side or else you may choose to send the images to YYYY@YYYY with Atten: to Dr. Remy.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Remy Koshy (17 hours later)

I have uploaded an image of the spot and am hoping you can access this image. I have experienced no pain or itching with this spot.

Thank you for your time.
XXXXXXX V. Padilla

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Thanks for writing back,

I have gone through the attached image,

From the image, it does look like a normal bug bite. Bug bites can be both painless and non-itchy too. But just so as to rule out other differentials as I am not able to get a physical examination done, I would like to know a few details:

- Have you noticed the appearance of similar spots elsewhere on the body?
- Any history of intake of chronic medications like warfarin or clopidogrel?
- Any history of vascular diseases?

If you are free of the above details, then nothing to worry. This should resolve within a few days time.

I hope this helps,

Please feel free to discuss further,
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Remy Koshy (3 hours later)

Dear Dr. Koshy,

I have not noticed similar spots anywhere else on my body, have not been taking the medications listed and have no history of vascular disease. I will keep watch on the spot for any further developments.

Thank you so much for your answer.
XXXXXXX V. Padilla

Answered by Dr. Remy Koshy (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wishing you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing back,

Sorry for the inadvertent delay in replying back,

Yes, please do feel free to update me on any further developments.

Wishing you the very best,

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy