What Does A Pink Colored Lesion On The Back Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 21 Feb 2014

Question: Hi, I have a small, about 2 mm pink colored lesion on my back that has a hard surface. what does that sound like?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Benign skin lesion. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. It is very hard to tell not seeing it. Such lesion is most likely benign skin lesion like hemangioma or just a mole. As long as this lesion does not change its size, does not itch or ache, no irregularity, it is nothing serious. If you want to make sure, please consult dermatologist who is able to examine it with dermatoscope and tell if this needs to be removed or not. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (14 hours later)

Thank you for your reply. The only thing that is strange to me that it feels like it's crusted on top. Is significant?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (5 hours later)

Brief Answer: . Detailed Answer: Can you please attach a photo of it? It does not indicate anything specific. Some lesions can be crusted. Crustiness does not make it suspicious. Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (19 hours later)

Thank you. I will send a photo.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (8 hours later)

Brief Answer: . Detailed Answer: According to the attached photo it does not look suspicious. Please have it under observation. If it start growing or itching, consult dermatologist. Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (12 hours later)

Thank you very much Dr.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: . Detailed Answer: You are welcome.

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