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Why Do I Have A Reddish-brown Spot On My Forearm That Appeared Overnight?
Question: I have a reddish-brown spot on my forearm that appeared overnight. It is about the size of a nickel, irregular in shape but smooth, and nonpainful or itchy. Could it be a melanoma?
Brief Answer:
Doesn’t seem to be a melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It doesn’t seem to be melanoma.
Melanoma won’t form overnight and can be associated with some symptoms like itching, oozing or bleeding.
It could be a melanocytic naevus or solar lentigo.
I hope to have answered your query. I would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet
Doesn’t seem to be a melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It doesn’t seem to be melanoma.
Melanoma won’t form overnight and can be associated with some symptoms like itching, oozing or bleeding.
It could be a melanocytic naevus or solar lentigo.
I hope to have answered your query. I would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet
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