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I recently noticed dark patches on my arm. they don't itch and are not painful, but i'm concerned. will some creams help, or it's likely to be much more serious?

Q: i recently noticed dark patches on my arm. they don't itch and are not painful, but i'm concerned. will some creams help, or it's likely to be much more serious?

: If those lesions are asymptomatic, please just observe them for now then re-consult us if more lesions develops or there are associated symptoms, either local or systemic.

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If those lesions are asymptomatic, please just observe them for now then re-consult us if more lesions develops or there are associated symptoms, either local or systemic.

Answered 5/11/2022

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A member asked:

I recently noticed dark patches on my arm. they don't itch and are not painful, but i'm concerned. will some creams help, or it's likely to be much more serious?

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