Suggest Treatment For Dark Brown Spot On Armpit

Posted on Tue, 19 Jan 2016

Question: Hi, I am 49 years old. Two years ago, a dark brown spot appeared on my armpit. It seems like it has gotten bigger since then. A year ago, the same thing appeared on the other armpit. Can you please tell me what it is? Is it possibly skin cancer? I rarely go out in the sun.

I have taken a picture but cannot figure out how to attach it. Can you also let me know how to send it to you if possible? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Forward to the following link

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you.
I have read your message. I agree that the picture should be seen first.

send them to YYYY@YYYY with Sub: ATTN 'Your Name'. Once my team receive the photos or diagnostic reports from you, my team will send reports / pictures to me.

best of luck. Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Hi, I sent you the pictures through the email: YYYY@YYYY . Do you get it yet ?
Currently I am taking Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis

Hi, I sent you the pictures through the email YYYY@YYYY . Do you get it yet? I am waiting for your response. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs biopsy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I have seen the picture.
IT looks more like a allergic rash.
But the second picture definitely needs attention.
I would suggest testing with a biopsy.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal

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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (34 hours later)

Hi Dr. Mittal
Thank you for your answer. I will make appointment with my doctor. Meanwhile, can I ask you some more questions about this (just to set my mind easy a bit before i can see my doctor) ? The brown spot that may need biopsy has a weird shape but it looks symmetrical, isn't it ? And it has an even distribution of color. It is flat without any bleeding, itching or scaling. So why do you suspect it skin cancer? Can you please explain more to me ? Is there any other possible reason for those spots ? (like age spot, fungus, hormone change at menopause age ...).
Look forward to hear from you again. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your response.
Please understand that I have not confirmed that it is a skin cancer.
And biopsy can prove not just cancer.
It can also detect autoimmune conditions and even infections like fungus.
However, I don't think it is skin infection.
It's common with conditions like diabetes that you don't have.
Menopausal change is a possibility but then no treatment is needed there. Our biopsy will confirm that no treatment is needed in such a case.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar