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Sound cancerous? 1 cm patch appeared on arm overnight. dry and peeling when scratched, has brown mixed in it. no itching. red skin after scraping off.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Try anti-fungal: I an wondering whether this is ringworm. Cancer won't appear overnight. A topical agent like tolnaftate would be a good try. If there is no response, get seen.

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/31/2015

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A member asked:

Sound cancerous? 1 cm patch appeared on arm overnight. dry and peeling when scratched, has brown mixed in it. no itching. red skin after scraping off.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

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