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Question: Hello, I noticed this spot on my leg- I can't remember if it's been their forever or if it's a dry spot- I cannot tell- I will call the do for to see- I am attaching photos but in the photos you see a bug bits as well- it the spot above them. My history is major anxiety and recently everything I see I think it's cancer :(
Recently:
2 months ago I had a lower body skin check from a dermatologist and 2 weeks ago an upper body check
I have also had a physical in the last month (all clear)
With on the year I have had a abdominal ultrasound of the stomach, overdoes, pelvis pancreas kidneys -
Colonscopy as well
Blood work too
Please let me know what you think as I am panicking
Recently:
2 months ago I had a lower body skin check from a dermatologist and 2 weeks ago an upper body check
I have also had a physical in the last month (all clear)
With on the year I have had a abdominal ultrasound of the stomach, overdoes, pelvis pancreas kidneys -
Colonscopy as well
Blood work too
Please let me know what you think as I am panicking
Brief Answer:
This does not have the appearance of cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. I have studied the photos you included and in conjunction with the detailed medical history you have provided, I have not found anything that would suggest you need any further cancer-related investigations. I do not consider you need to worry about cancer. However, I do understand your anxieties and would suggest you might benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy or talking therapy. You would be able to discuss and confront your underlying anxieties and hopefully put your mind at rest.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
This does not have the appearance of cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. I have studied the photos you included and in conjunction with the detailed medical history you have provided, I have not found anything that would suggest you need any further cancer-related investigations. I do not consider you need to worry about cancer. However, I do understand your anxieties and would suggest you might benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy or talking therapy. You would be able to discuss and confront your underlying anxieties and hopefully put your mind at rest.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What do you think it could be?
Brief Answer:
Not possible to make a diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the further query. You have a number of blemishes on your leg. None of them give the appearance of a serious skin problem. However, making a definitive diagnosis would not be possible in this way.
To put your mind at rest I feel you need to see a dermatologist for a further check.
This may be the best way to alleviate your anxiety.
I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
Not possible to make a diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the further query. You have a number of blemishes on your leg. None of them give the appearance of a serious skin problem. However, making a definitive diagnosis would not be possible in this way.
To put your mind at rest I feel you need to see a dermatologist for a further check.
This may be the best way to alleviate your anxiety.
I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Kerry Pottinger
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