A member asked:

For the last year or so, i have had a hard red bump on my arm that won't go away. i was very badly sun-burned over the summer--is it related?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Philip Woodworth answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Possibly: This lesion needs to be evaluated as it is a new lesion in the setting of extensive sun exposure and may be a skin cancer.

Answered 1/3/2014

4.6k views

Thank

Get checked: You need to get this evaluated sooner rather than later. Can't know what it is without seeing it, but sun exposure history is concerning.

Answered 1/3/2014

4.6k views

Thank

Related Questions