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Two long-standing skin lumps on ankle and shin: any ideas?

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ArwenUndomniel · 25/03/2026 21:13

I have two weird skin lesions - hoping someone might have an idea what they could be.

The first is on the inside of my left ankle just above the heel, and is soft and pink, like a spot but without a head. It's been there for ages but it was smaller and more skin-coloured up until about a month ago. It's not really painful but it feels a bit "queasy" if I poke it, if that makes sense.

The other one is on my left shin and is obviously something under the surface of the skin. It's very hard and mobile but painless. I would think it was a lipoma if it wasn't so hard but I think they're a bit more soft/rubbery?

Two long-standing skin lumps on ankle and shin: any ideas?
Two long-standing skin lumps on ankle and shin: any ideas?
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Bobbie12345678 · 26/03/2026 01:17

First is possibly a dernatofibroma. Second is hard to tell from the photo.
Both should be checked by your doctor at your next appointment.

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