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I have an unknown skin issue?

I don't know what it is. Even after years, it itches, and also it became black in color. Whenever I itch it, it becomes bigger.

Male | 21 years old

2 Answers

Hi,

Your skin lesion is best removed by a local dermatologist. Could be a traumatized wart or something more serious. Once removed, the specimen will be examined under a microscope to confirm the cause.

Stephen Schleicher, MD
This is more than likely a prurigo nodule. But anything like this should always be evaluated by a board certified dermatologist. That’s what I would recommend. If you can’t be seen by a doctor, I would say if it has decreased in size before when you are not scratching it then you could attempt to cover it and not scratch or rub it. Put some Menphor or lidocaine on it or just a cold compress when it feels itchy. If it starts to go away then it is very likely a prurigo nodule.

Warm regards,

JJC