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What Does A Brown Spot On The Leg Indicate?
I am concerned about a spot on my leg that about a year ago maybe even two years ago showed up. At first it looked like a soar that I might of gotten. Then I thought maybe I nicked myself shaving. Then it seemed to be a wort forming. But now over the last few months it it has developed into a dark brown spot. Are you able to send me images of skin cancer so I can compare them to the spot I have on my leg?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
All brown spots cannot be cancerous. For your information, I can describe you what could be a cancerous swelling.
Yes, it cannot be a spot. It should be a swelling and it grows over the skin with everted edges to be a cancerous one.
You don't have to worry so much since it is a small macule or growing papule. If you still need to be convinced, then get a biopsy done to know if it is cancerous or not.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
All brown spots cannot be cancerous. For your information, I can describe you what could be a cancerous swelling.
Yes, it cannot be a spot. It should be a swelling and it grows over the skin with everted edges to be a cancerous one.
You don't have to worry so much since it is a small macule or growing papule. If you still need to be convinced, then get a biopsy done to know if it is cancerous or not.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
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