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Diagnosed dermatofibroma but not matching description ?

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Hi all , I was diagnosed with a dermatofibrma on my lower leg last year . It has come to my attention today looking back at a pic I took in June last year that I think it’s grown just slightly . It does look to be lighter though which must be s good sign right ? My concern is although two doctors ( same clinic ) said dermatofibroma . The descriptions I’ve found says the dip inward when pushed . Mine doesn’t do anything , it’s just a hard pinkish red lump ?  Does anyone have one of these ? Should I be worried . Nothings come of it since June last year which makes me less worried but my anxiety takes over . 

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee c26850

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    If you think that this has grown and it hasnt got the "dimpling" then you should go back to your dermatologist or GP if you are in UK.   Better to have some reassurance than keep worrying.

    • c26850
      c26850 Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply , I am going to get a second opinion but was wondering if anyone else had a dermatofibroma that does not dimple . I don’t want to demand removal for biopsy if harmless . 
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