- Female
- 20 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've got this rough patch of skin on my forearm. It kinda looks like a hickey but it doesn't itch or hurt. It's been there for about a month. Should I be worried about it, or is it something I can just ignore? What could this be?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
That could be eczema visit Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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