Weird?? Red spot on my leg?

Posted by ehdog @ehdog, May 26 2:05am

It doesn't hurt or feel itchy or anything. But idk what caused it. Weird

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That looks like nummular eczema. It can definitely look like that. And I know where your mind is going, so I’ll say it now: no, nothing malignant looks like that.

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@ehdog: I see you have expressed various health concerns here at Mayo Clinic Connect where we can primarily provide support for those with identified conditions. However, it would be a disservice and potentially dangerous to
diagnose based upon reported symptoms or photographs. If you are aware of skin areas that meet what are categorized as the ABCDEs (asymmetrical, border, color, diameter, elevation) the best practice is to go to a medical provider for an evaluation.

On another note, you had indicated in the past that you had lost the therapists you had previously been seeing. I was wondering if you had any success in locating a new one? This may help assist you when you’re dealing with multiple health concerns.

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That looks like nummular eczema. It can definitely look like that. And I know where your mind is going, so I’ll say it now: no, nothing malignant looks like that.

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This is how it looks now

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This is how it looks now

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That definitely looks like either nummular eczema or atopic eczema.
Moisturize the area with a fragrance free cream or ointment, especially after showering. Try to keep showers short and use lukewarm water instead of hot water, and stick with gentle, fragrance free soaps if you can.
Do your best not to scratch it, since that can make the inflammation worse. If it gets itchy, you can try some hydrocortisone cream to help calm it down.

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@ehdog
That definitely looks like either nummular eczema or atopic eczema.
Moisturize the area with a fragrance free cream or ointment, especially after showering. Try to keep showers short and use lukewarm water instead of hot water, and stick with gentle, fragrance free soaps if you can.
Do your best not to scratch it, since that can make the inflammation worse. If it gets itchy, you can try some hydrocortisone cream to help calm it down.

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This is how it looks today. Is it a mole? What if it's a mole?

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This is how it looks today. Is it a mole? What if it's a mole?

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That doesn’t look like a mole. It isn’t a mole. For reassurance, it also doesn’t look concerning or cancerous. It looks consistent with eczema.

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Hi, everyone, I'd like to remind everyone of the community guidelines. In particular,

1. Share your story, not medical advice.
Share your own experiences. But do not tell others what they should do.
Experience does not replace professional medical advice. It does not replace a diagnosis. It does not replace treatment. See the full Disclaimer.
Do not ignore professional medical advice. Do not delay seeking medical advice.
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While the spot may not be anything serious, it may be worth discussing with a provider to be sure if it worsens or does not go away.

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