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by talkhealth on Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:58 am

This becomes red and irritated

Should I see the doctor??
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Lindsey
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by Dr Anton Alexandroff on Thu Feb 20, 2020 3:31 pm

Re: This becomes red and irritated

Dear Lindsey,

Thank you for your question. Although this looks like a common benign lesion called seborrheic keratosis the image is not sufficiently sharp - it would be advisable to examine it in person by your GP or dermatologist, preferably using dermoscopy equipment.

I hope this is helpful.
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Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
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by Dr Kapil Bhargava on Thu Feb 20, 2020 10:03 pm

Re: This becomes red and irritated

Dear Lindsey,

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, the photo is not clear enough to make a diagnosis. If the lesion is changing in size, shape or colour it would be prudent to have it reviewed by your GP or a Dermatologist. As it is becoming irritated a Dermatologist can provide a clear diagnosis and discuss the options for appropriate removal and testing (if required).
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