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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Dark Brown Spots on Hand
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Dark Brown Spots on Hand
by stephanie, Jun 01, 2000 12:00AM
Hi,
I have noticed two dark brown areas on my right hand. They appeared about two weeks ago, after I was in the sun for the first time this season. One area seems to have a bite mark in the center of it. One spot is on the top of my second finger at the base. The other is also on the top of my hand in between the thumb and the index finger. Any idea what could be causing this?
Thank you,
Stephanie
I have noticed two dark brown areas on my right hand. They appeared about two weeks ago, after I was in the sun for the first time this season. One area seems to have a bite mark in the center of it. One spot is on the top of my second finger at the base. The other is also on the top of my hand in between the thumb and the index finger. Any idea what could be causing this?
Thank you,
Stephanie
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 01, 2000 12:00AM
, Jun 01, 2000 12:00AM
Stephanie:
Not sure, but when spots appear quickly and not symmetrically, they're usually not sun damage or skin cancer (those are slow and symmetrical) but something external, like insect bites. Unless they appear in large numbers or spread, I'd wait them out.
Best.
Dr. R
Not sure, but when spots appear quickly and not symmetrically, they're usually not sun damage or skin cancer (those are slow and symmetrical) but something external, like insect bites. Unless they appear in large numbers or spread, I'd wait them out.
Best.
Dr. R
Member Comments (1)
by Kirol, Apr 24, 2008 05:11PM
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