What can I do about skin irritation and bumps on the torso? Posted: 04-02-06 22:20pm
1. Have been bothered by itchy mole like
patch on mid-back, light brown, dry,
scaly, rough, slightly tender, stings when
itched. About the size of pencil eraser,
appears to have red border on about 1/3 of
edge. Had similar patch about 3 years ago
about six inches below this one. Didn't
realize what I was scratching at the time.
Was irritated and I created a rather
large, very thick scab which I
accidentally scratched off, was surprised
at the hole left behind, but it healed and
now have very slight scar. What are your
thoughts?
2. Some time ago, noticed a small
lump/bump under skin on mid trunk, there
was no mark on skin. Over time the skin
began to change and the lump is now
slightly raised. The bump is hard/solid
and the skin is smooth, and a light
reddish/brown.
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Skin Cancer Answer A928 Posted: 05-23-06 05:11am
You can visit a plastic surgeon to remove
the skin tumors you describe on your
torso. After removal, a pathologist should
examine the tumors to analyse if they are
malignant (cancerous) or benign
(non-cancerous).
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