Question 1

i had a skin biopsy on the back of my hand that was a large oval red spot that was not raised, what diseases does it detect?

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SKIN BIOPSY: IT COULD BE A THOUSAND THINGS!
WAS IT A GROWTH? A RASH?
DID IT ITCH OR BURN?
WHAT WAS THE DOCTOR LOOKING FOR?

Question 2

hi i have big red spot with little pimple like on my back on the left hand side. i am feeling hot most of the time and it does itches now and again. it starter this past saturday. could you advise what it is?

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Spot: Sounds like a an abscess , sebaceous cyst or some type of folliculitis. Typically a lesion of this nature would need incision and drainage. I would be seen by a provider.

Question 3

i have a red spot roof of mouth just a big red circle goes away and comes back dentist don't know and don't care please help!

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2nd opinion : If you feel like your dentist doesn't care then go back and ask him to refer you to someone who can answer your question. If you would rather not go back then try finding another dentist on your own for a second opinion.  The good news is that this spot comes and goes away so it is probably nothing serious.

Question 4

bright red spot on back of gums, no current pain, but throbbing pain off and on last couple years, lasts few hours-days goes away for weeks at a time.

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Check it out: this needs to be checked by your dentist. may be low grade infection, possibly indication for root canal. then again it may be a simple hemangioma. it is hard to tell with the limited info provided. please check it out!

Question 5

i have a red spot the size of a quarter on my back. it is raised around the edges and white in the center. it don't itch nor does it hurt.?

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Ringworm: The description of your spot fits typical signs of " ringworm". It is caused by a fungus and can get worse if not treated. You can use over the counter lotrimin (clotrimazole) cream for few days. If not better after 5-7 days, consult with your doctor.

Question 6

i have big red spot on leg, what is this, what to do?

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Spot on leg : Spot on leg could be due to infection , skin cancer, bruise etc . Please see your doctor for examination.

Question 7

why is my big toe have a red spot?

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To start with...: It could be a lot of different things, but a likely culprit is athlete's foot.  The best otc medication (in my opinion) is lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra. Dilute vinegar soaks are good as well.  Dry the inside of your shoes by placing them up-side down over an air return vent at home overnight. If this doesn't make things better in a couple days, see a podiatrist.

Question 8

my baby has a red spot at the back of her head, what do i do?

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Hard to know: It would be easier to respond if you described the red area in detail, along with exact location. This could be a simple "storks kiss" birthmark common to the nape of the neck or something else. I do not think it worth a special trip to the doc, but bring it up at your next visit. If it is new or troubles you  contact her doc.

Question 9

i have some red spot near my groin some are small like bites and other are larger like ovals ? help!

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Rash, bites: Many rashes or bites are difficult to diagnose online. It would be best to see your physician and have this looked at. Please make an appointment to see your family practice physician.

Question 10

what is it if you have a red spot that looks like a bruise in the center on your back?

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Portwine Stain: How long has it been there?  If you have had it since birth it could be a portwine stain.  A portwine stain is a vascular anomaly.  Mikhail gobachev had a prominent portwine stain on his head.

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I had a skin biopsy on the back of my hand that was a large oval red spot that was not raised, what diseases does it detect?

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Hi i have big red spot with little pimple like on my back on the left hand side. i am feeling hot most of the time and it does itches now and again. it starter this past saturday. could you advise what it is?

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I have a red spot roof of mouth just a big red circle goes away and comes back dentist don't know and don't care please help!

A member asked:

Bright red spot on back of gums, no current pain, but throbbing pain off and on last couple years, lasts few hours-days goes away for weeks at a time.

A member asked:

I have a red spot the size of a quarter on my back. it is raised around the edges and white in the center. it don't itch nor does it hurt.?

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I have big red spot on leg, what is this, what to do?

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Why is my big toe have a red spot?

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My baby has a red spot at the back of her head, what do i do?

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I have some red spot near my groin some are small like bites and other are larger like ovals ? help!

A member asked:

What is it if you have a red spot that looks like a bruise in the center on your back?

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