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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Knots on legs
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.
Knots on legs
by Kathy, Aug 24, 1999 12:00AM
My son has about 3 or 4 knots on his legs. They are about the size of a half dollar. They have been there a few years and feel hard to the touch. He says now they are sore and feel like a bruise. He is in his late 20's. He is not much on going to the doctor. Is this something he should be worried about.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 24, 1999 12:00AM
, Aug 24, 1999 12:00AM
Kathy:
While it's obviously impossible to tell you with certainty, I can say that it's most unlikely for a male in his 20's to have skin cancer on his legs, and certainly not 4 of them. Chances are they are moles or similar growths, which can feel sore sometimes.
You're right -- many men don't do doctors. Perhpas the next time he goes for a general physical, his physician can glance at them.
Best (and don't worry!)
Dr. R
While it's obviously impossible to tell you with certainty, I can say that it's most unlikely for a male in his 20's to have skin cancer on his legs, and certainly not 4 of them. Chances are they are moles or similar growths, which can feel sore sometimes.
You're right -- many men don't do doctors. Perhpas the next time he goes for a general physical, his physician can glance at them.
Best (and don't worry!)
Dr. R
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around the underwear band on the leg. i'ts kind of sore to the touch, but is not sore or bothersome other wise. the knot itself is rather hard , does not seem to move around. just wanted some advice.
It's probably a benign growth called a dermatofibroma. If it grows, or next time you get a physical, show it to your doctor. If it goes away on its own, you don't have to do even that (it may be a healing follicle or insect bite.)
Best.
Dr. R