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Is A Dark Irregular Spot On The Arm A Concern?

I have a spot on my arm that looks like the pics of late stage melanoma. Dark irregular but not raised. I don t think it was there 2 weeks ago.Im 63 had a mellow removed 6 years ago. Ive had numerous pre-cancerous moles and basal cells removed during this time as well. How fast can these cancerous spots form?
Tue, 8 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your case history of dark spots on arm, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a kojic acid cream like kojivit twice daily on the affected skin.
3. Take an NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen for pain and swelling.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil, and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,      
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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Is A Dark Irregular Spot On The Arm A Concern?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of dark spots on arm, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a kojic acid cream like kojivit twice daily on the affected skin. 3. Take an NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen for pain and swelling. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics like levofloxacin, cefadroxil, and azithromycin taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech