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Worried about a patch on my arm

Tracestubs197
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Hi, I was wondering if anybody could help me. I have a patch on my arm that is losing pigment. I’m quite freckly and it’s going white but in About half of it, it’s kind of rough touch and is pink and scaly. I was wondering if anybody could help help?

I went to the doctors awhile ago and they just said it was okay and nothing to worry about but it’s getting bigger , my daughter is worried too 

  • Hi Tracestubs197 and welcome to the forum, although I'm sorry for the worry this patch on your arm is causing.

    As you've noticed it's changed since you last saw your GP, it would be best to book in again to let them know about this and find out if it's any cause for concern.

    Hopefully just like last time that won't be the case, but it's always good to get something like this checked out if only for peace of mind.

    I'm sure some of our members will come forward soon to offer their thoughts and advice as well but in the meantime, we're thinking of you and will have our fingers crossed everything will be ok.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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