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I Have A Tiny Tiny New Bump On My Abdomen
Question: I have a tiny tiny new bump on my abdomen that I picked/pinched and now there is a less than 2 cm blood blister, no changes in 3 days. Should I be concerned?
I have a tiny tiny new bump on my abdomen that I picked/pinched and now there is a less than 2 cm blood blister, no changes in 3 days. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
please see the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. By picking on the bump you caused breakage of the tiny blood vessels under the skin and caused the blood pouring from these vessels to pool and cause a blood blister.
It may take some time for the blood to reabsorb and the skin return to normal. It is important to keep the area clean and free of friction from clothes to avoid skin breakage which may lead to infection. However, this is just my opinion based on your description. An image or closer inspection would give me a much better idea of what we're dealing with.
If you are diabetic, you should keep in mind that any kind of tissue damage is slower to heal in case of diabetes and if you do not see any improvement by next week, it is best to consult with your doctor.
I hope this answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
please see the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. By picking on the bump you caused breakage of the tiny blood vessels under the skin and caused the blood pouring from these vessels to pool and cause a blood blister.
It may take some time for the blood to reabsorb and the skin return to normal. It is important to keep the area clean and free of friction from clothes to avoid skin breakage which may lead to infection. However, this is just my opinion based on your description. An image or closer inspection would give me a much better idea of what we're dealing with.
If you are diabetic, you should keep in mind that any kind of tissue damage is slower to heal in case of diabetes and if you do not see any improvement by next week, it is best to consult with your doctor.
I hope this answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
please see the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. By picking on the bump you caused breakage of the tiny blood vessels under the skin and caused the blood pouring from these vessels to pool and cause a blood blister.
It may take some time for the blood to reabsorb and the skin return to normal. It is important to keep the area clean and free of friction from clothes to avoid skin breakage which may lead to infection. However, this is just my opinion based on your description. An image or closer inspection would give me a much better idea of what we're dealing with.
If you are diabetic, you should keep in mind that any kind of tissue damage is slower to heal in case of diabetes and if you do not see any improvement by next week, it is best to consult with your doctor.
I hope this answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
please see the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern. By picking on the bump you caused breakage of the tiny blood vessels under the skin and caused the blood pouring from these vessels to pool and cause a blood blister.
It may take some time for the blood to reabsorb and the skin return to normal. It is important to keep the area clean and free of friction from clothes to avoid skin breakage which may lead to infection. However, this is just my opinion based on your description. An image or closer inspection would give me a much better idea of what we're dealing with.
If you are diabetic, you should keep in mind that any kind of tissue damage is slower to heal in case of diabetes and if you do not see any improvement by next week, it is best to consult with your doctor.
I hope this answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hello Dr.,
Thank you for your quick response. How long is "some time"? I'm not diabetic and have seen blood blisters take up to a month to dry up. This happened instantaneously and hasn't changed/grown/spread at all but is dark purple. As long as it isn't growing or changing, how long should I give it, and can I safely wait? I am currently uninsured until 10/19, at which time I start Medicare, if this isn't urgent, I need to wait.
Thank you for your quick response. How long is "some time"? I'm not diabetic and have seen blood blisters take up to a month to dry up. This happened instantaneously and hasn't changed/grown/spread at all but is dark purple. As long as it isn't growing or changing, how long should I give it, and can I safely wait? I am currently uninsured until 10/19, at which time I start Medicare, if this isn't urgent, I need to wait.
Hello Dr.,
Thank you for your quick response. How long is "some time"? I'm not diabetic and have seen blood blisters take up to a month to dry up. This happened instantaneously and hasn't changed/grown/spread at all but is dark purple. As long as it isn't growing or changing, how long should I give it, and can I safely wait? I am currently uninsured until 10/19, at which time I start Medicare, if this isn't urgent, I need to wait.
Thank you for your quick response. How long is "some time"? I'm not diabetic and have seen blood blisters take up to a month to dry up. This happened instantaneously and hasn't changed/grown/spread at all but is dark purple. As long as it isn't growing or changing, how long should I give it, and can I safely wait? I am currently uninsured until 10/19, at which time I start Medicare, if this isn't urgent, I need to wait.
Is it possible for it to simply stay that way and never go away and also be harmless?
Is it possible for it to simply stay that way and never go away and also be harmless?
Brief Answer:
It should heal in two weeks
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delay in my response...
A blood blister usually takes around two weeks to heal. If it does not spread or grow, there is nothing to worry about.
It's unlikely for a blood blister to never go away. If there is no sign of healing after a few weeks, I recommend you get it checked.
Take care
It should heal in two weeks
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delay in my response...
A blood blister usually takes around two weeks to heal. If it does not spread or grow, there is nothing to worry about.
It's unlikely for a blood blister to never go away. If there is no sign of healing after a few weeks, I recommend you get it checked.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
It should heal in two weeks
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delay in my response...
A blood blister usually takes around two weeks to heal. If it does not spread or grow, there is nothing to worry about.
It's unlikely for a blood blister to never go away. If there is no sign of healing after a few weeks, I recommend you get it checked.
Take care
It should heal in two weeks
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delay in my response...
A blood blister usually takes around two weeks to heal. If it does not spread or grow, there is nothing to worry about.
It's unlikely for a blood blister to never go away. If there is no sign of healing after a few weeks, I recommend you get it checked.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you so much for replying.
This is a 2 mm, not cm spot, my error. It began as a pinhead size bump, after irritating it, it instantly became what it is now. I wouldn't now describe it as a blood blister, but instead an irritated bump that remains unchanged after 1 week, reddish purple. I am watching this closely, but wondering if a nodular melanoma can appear that rapidly then never change?
Thank you for your patience.
This is a 2 mm, not cm spot, my error. It began as a pinhead size bump, after irritating it, it instantly became what it is now. I wouldn't now describe it as a blood blister, but instead an irritated bump that remains unchanged after 1 week, reddish purple. I am watching this closely, but wondering if a nodular melanoma can appear that rapidly then never change?
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you so much for replying.
This is a 2 mm, not cm spot, my error. It began as a pinhead size bump, after irritating it, it instantly became what it is now. I wouldn't now describe it as a blood blister, but instead an irritated bump that remains unchanged after 1 week, reddish purple. I am watching this closely, but wondering if a nodular melanoma can appear that rapidly then never change?
Thank you for your patience.
This is a 2 mm, not cm spot, my error. It began as a pinhead size bump, after irritating it, it instantly became what it is now. I wouldn't now describe it as a blood blister, but instead an irritated bump that remains unchanged after 1 week, reddish purple. I am watching this closely, but wondering if a nodular melanoma can appear that rapidly then never change?
Thank you for your patience.
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be a nodular melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Although a picture would help a lot, I do not think there is reason to worry too much about it being something more serious. It is most probably a burst pimple irritated by constant friction with clothing, due to its location and this is the most likely reason for the delay in healing.
You may put some polysporin cream on it and put a band aid over it to avoid friction and skin irritation. If despite these precautions, there is no improvement after a 3-4 days, please get it checked by your doctor.
I hope this helps. You are welcome to ask further questions.
Take care
Unlikely to be a nodular melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Although a picture would help a lot, I do not think there is reason to worry too much about it being something more serious. It is most probably a burst pimple irritated by constant friction with clothing, due to its location and this is the most likely reason for the delay in healing.
You may put some polysporin cream on it and put a band aid over it to avoid friction and skin irritation. If despite these precautions, there is no improvement after a 3-4 days, please get it checked by your doctor.
I hope this helps. You are welcome to ask further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be a nodular melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Although a picture would help a lot, I do not think there is reason to worry too much about it being something more serious. It is most probably a burst pimple irritated by constant friction with clothing, due to its location and this is the most likely reason for the delay in healing.
You may put some polysporin cream on it and put a band aid over it to avoid friction and skin irritation. If despite these precautions, there is no improvement after a 3-4 days, please get it checked by your doctor.
I hope this helps. You are welcome to ask further questions.
Take care
Unlikely to be a nodular melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Although a picture would help a lot, I do not think there is reason to worry too much about it being something more serious. It is most probably a burst pimple irritated by constant friction with clothing, due to its location and this is the most likely reason for the delay in healing.
You may put some polysporin cream on it and put a band aid over it to avoid friction and skin irritation. If despite these precautions, there is no improvement after a 3-4 days, please get it checked by your doctor.
I hope this helps. You are welcome to ask further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I had pinched at it and caused it to look the way it does and become 2mm. It started as new pencil tip size tiny bump with no color. The first picture with the red shirt was right after, on 7/10/19 and the second is today 7/17/19. It appears to be getting slightly lighter in color with no superficial change at all. I don't believe it's a pimple. Your thoughts?
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
I had pinched at it and caused it to look the way it does and become 2mm. It started as new pencil tip size tiny bump with no color. The first picture with the red shirt was right after, on 7/10/19 and the second is today 7/17/19. It appears to be getting slightly lighter in color with no superficial change at all. I don't believe it's a pimple. Your thoughts?
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Brief Answer:
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
I carefully reviewed the images you provided and it does not look like a blood blister or a pimple and it seems like a lesion that needs further evaluation through dermoscopy, so I strongly recommend you see a dermatologist.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Take care
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
I carefully reviewed the images you provided and it does not look like a blood blister or a pimple and it seems like a lesion that needs further evaluation through dermoscopy, so I strongly recommend you see a dermatologist.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
I carefully reviewed the images you provided and it does not look like a blood blister or a pimple and it seems like a lesion that needs further evaluation through dermoscopy, so I strongly recommend you see a dermatologist.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Take care
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
I carefully reviewed the images you provided and it does not look like a blood blister or a pimple and it seems like a lesion that needs further evaluation through dermoscopy, so I strongly recommend you see a dermatologist.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you, I have made an appointment.
Can an amelanotic melanoma lighten as this lesion has? Just curious.
I will be seeing a dermatologist. From what I read, a shave biopsy is not recommended for a suspected amelanotic or nodula melanoma. The office said that is generally what they do, though I don't feel comfortable with that. What are your thoughts on that, all opinions are appreciated. I did tell them I'd like it removed that day.
Can an amelanotic melanoma lighten as this lesion has? Just curious.
I will be seeing a dermatologist. From what I read, a shave biopsy is not recommended for a suspected amelanotic or nodula melanoma. The office said that is generally what they do, though I don't feel comfortable with that. What are your thoughts on that, all opinions are appreciated. I did tell them I'd like it removed that day.
Thank you, I have made an appointment.
Can an amelanotic melanoma lighten as this lesion has? Just curious.
I will be seeing a dermatologist. From what I read, a shave biopsy is not recommended for a suspected amelanotic or nodula melanoma. The office said that is generally what they do, though I don't feel comfortable with that. What are your thoughts on that, all opinions are appreciated. I did tell them I'd like it removed that day.
Can an amelanotic melanoma lighten as this lesion has? Just curious.
I will be seeing a dermatologist. From what I read, a shave biopsy is not recommended for a suspected amelanotic or nodula melanoma. The office said that is generally what they do, though I don't feel comfortable with that. What are your thoughts on that, all opinions are appreciated. I did tell them I'd like it removed that day.
Brief Answer:
Please see the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
This does not look like amelanotic melanoma, due to its coloration and defined borders. However, the first step in diagnosing possibly malignant skin lesions is through epiluminescence microscopy, otherwise known as dermoscopy. It is a non invasive method and is very effective to detect skin changes that are not visible to the naked eye.
Depending on the findings, they will determine what the next diagnostic or therapeutic step will be.
I hope this answers your question.
Take care
Please see the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
This does not look like amelanotic melanoma, due to its coloration and defined borders. However, the first step in diagnosing possibly malignant skin lesions is through epiluminescence microscopy, otherwise known as dermoscopy. It is a non invasive method and is very effective to detect skin changes that are not visible to the naked eye.
Depending on the findings, they will determine what the next diagnostic or therapeutic step will be.
I hope this answers your question.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Please see the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
This does not look like amelanotic melanoma, due to its coloration and defined borders. However, the first step in diagnosing possibly malignant skin lesions is through epiluminescence microscopy, otherwise known as dermoscopy. It is a non invasive method and is very effective to detect skin changes that are not visible to the naked eye.
Depending on the findings, they will determine what the next diagnostic or therapeutic step will be.
I hope this answers your question.
Take care
Please see the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
This does not look like amelanotic melanoma, due to its coloration and defined borders. However, the first step in diagnosing possibly malignant skin lesions is through epiluminescence microscopy, otherwise known as dermoscopy. It is a non invasive method and is very effective to detect skin changes that are not visible to the naked eye.
Depending on the findings, they will determine what the next diagnostic or therapeutic step will be.
I hope this answers your question.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Do all nodular melanomas grow? Short of possibly growing down, this has not changed and is consistently appearing lighter in color. Thank you again for your answers.
Do all nodular melanomas grow? Short of possibly growing down, this has not changed and is consistently appearing lighter in color. Thank you again for your answers.
Brief Answer:
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
The average growth rate for modular melanomas is 0.49 mm a month and this is a common occurrence. There may be a change in color but not necessarily. At this point it is hard to tell without a proper examination.
I hope this answers your question.
Take care
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
The average growth rate for modular melanomas is 0.49 mm a month and this is a common occurrence. There may be a change in color but not necessarily. At this point it is hard to tell without a proper examination.
I hope this answers your question.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
The average growth rate for modular melanomas is 0.49 mm a month and this is a common occurrence. There may be a change in color but not necessarily. At this point it is hard to tell without a proper examination.
I hope this answers your question.
Take care
Please see below
Detailed Answer:
The average growth rate for modular melanomas is 0.49 mm a month and this is a common occurrence. There may be a change in color but not necessarily. At this point it is hard to tell without a proper examination.
I hope this answers your question.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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