What Does A Black Spot On The Chest Indicate?s

Posted on Thu, 27 Jul 2017

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Question : I noticed a black spot on my chest.I dont feel anything from it, and I dont know what caused it. I am worried that it could be something serious.I shaved the area around it to make it visible.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrhoic keratoses,

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be seborrhoic keratoses.
It is a benign growth of the skin keratinocytes.
You can just keep it under observation as it is harmless.
Alternatively consult a dermatologist and get it removed by radio frequency ablation.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (21 minutes later)

I want to add that I dont feel any changes in the skin texture when I touch the area it seems to be under the skin . What changes should I keep an eye on them ? since it is a growth, is it going to get bigger or darker. Finally, I have an appointment with a doctor tomorrow.If he mentioned removing it with a minor surgery, should I accept or wait for progress and changes?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can get it removed if advised by doctor

Detailed Answer:
Sudden increase in size, darkening of colour, itching, burning or oozing from the lesion are the signs you should keep under check.
If the doctor advises removal of the lesion then you can get it removed.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana