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What Causes Painful Brownish Spots On Face And Neck?

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Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Question: ive been. noticeing alot of new brown spots mostly on my face and neck some of them if i scrach them come off and leave a red spot the one on my ear keeps growing and hurts when i tuch it . what is it
should i be worried
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Answered by Dr. Shahid Hassan (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Verruca Plana

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Clinical picture posted by you is more in favour of verruca plana in my opinion. It is also known as flat wart and caused by human papilloma virus. These are are smooth, flat-topped, yellow-brown, pink, or flesh-colored papules.
The lesion present over ear is secondarily infected probably due to scratching.

This condition is not a serious problem. However I will recommend that you see a dermatologist and get it treated as it can spread via autoinoculation. The treatment includes local application of 5% imiquad or electrofulguration. Your treating doctor will know about it.

Hope this is helpful.
Thanks.
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What Causes Painful Brownish Spots On Face And Neck?

Brief Answer: Verruca Plana Detailed Answer: Hi, Clinical picture posted by you is more in favour of verruca plana in my opinion. It is also known as flat wart and caused by human papilloma virus. These are are smooth, flat-topped, yellow-brown, pink, or flesh-colored papules. The lesion present over ear is secondarily infected probably due to scratching. This condition is not a serious problem. However I will recommend that you see a dermatologist and get it treated as it can spread via autoinoculation. The treatment includes local application of 5% imiquad or electrofulguration. Your treating doctor will know about it. Hope this is helpful. Thanks.