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Random Developing Sore, Scared of Skin Cancer

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damian55
damian55

About 1-2 weeks ago I believe I woke up with a odd looking sore on my right arm that didn’t look very suspicious or anything at first. As the weeks have gone by the sore has grown, not too much but it’s noticably grown, and pink patches are developing making me think it’s scarring or something. I cannot lie to you in any shape or form, because I have not used any treatment and have picked at the scab multiple times but I’ve decided to stop now and seek some help. I have no idea what this sore could be and I don’t even know how to treat it and I’m terrified it is skin cancer. I will get checked soon by a doctor but want a first opinion. Here’s a link for a picture of the actual sore.

(sorry for imgur link didn’t know any other sites)

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  • shelia22921
    shelia22921 damian55

    Posted

    By all means you need a skin Doctor to check this as soon as you can.
  • harrishill1
    harrishill1 damian55

    Posted

    Hi damian.  not sure what your sore looks like, but I have gout, and learned that a sore on my foot that never would heal for years, was caused by gout. The dermatologist was the one who diagnosed it. Since then, I have developed one on my hand too. Hopefully, your doctor will refer you to a dermatologist. Best wishes, harrishill 
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