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Skin lesion on back? Looks dodgy to me?

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Sailinguptosea123 · 05/10/2023 22:48

Just caught this in the mirror whilst moisturising. It looks like a basal cell carcinoma to me now I’ve googled but difficult to get a good picture. Ive tried to sharpen the image. Anyone got an idea?

Skin lesion on back? Looks dodgy to me?
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Nightmanagerfan · 05/10/2023 22:49

Just make an appointment with the GP!! How can anyone diagnose you on the internet.

LuluBlakey1 · 05/10/2023 22:50

No idea but just go and get it looked at. If it is they are very treatable.

Sailinguptosea123 · 05/10/2023 22:51

@Nightmanagerfan I am going to but it is currently late at night and just wanted an opinion.

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makingforwardprogress · 05/10/2023 22:51

looks like an insect bite to me, but as others have said, get it properly looked at

Sailinguptosea123 · 05/10/2023 22:53

@LuluBlakey1 @makingforwardprogress thankyou.

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zozueme · 05/10/2023 22:56

It's impossible to say from this photo. I'd guess no, but it might be. The inflammation surrounding it makes it look more like a spot or bite to me.

Any idea how long it's been there? I know you've only just seen it but have you noticed it being sore or itchy or anything before?

Sailinguptosea123 · 05/10/2023 23:03

@zozueme thankyou. I have no clue I have never seen it before but don’t usually see that part of my body. Its not itchy or sore but I agree it looks inflamed.

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MidnightOnceMore · 05/10/2023 23:05

It could be anything. Does it hurt? How long has it been there?

You need a GP to review it. You could also go to the pharmacist in the morning for a first opinion.

ThoughtEvokingReflectiveFemale · 05/10/2023 23:07

Looks like where your bra rubs and the scab is getting bigger with each rub.

sillyuniforms · 05/10/2023 23:13

I've just had similar. Told nothing to worry about & given cream by GP

Sailinguptosea123 · 05/10/2023 23:16

Thankyou everyone, hopefully it is something less sinister. I will speak to the gp and update the thread.

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Palp · 21/02/2024 06:51

Any updates ? I have the same though more inflamed and appeared overnight.

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