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red or brown spot on the skin is known as - #18454

Aryan

I am super worried because I just noticed a red or brown spot on the skin is known as a common thing, right? But like, this one popped up out of nowhere on my arm and it looks kinda weird. I don't remember anything hitting or scratching it, and it’s not itchy or painful but, definitely stands out. I showed it to my friend, and she thought maybe it was a sun spot or something. I mean, I do spend a good amount of time outdoors, but I always use sunscreen! Last week, I had a check-up and the doc mentioned something trivial about skin changes. Is a red or brown spot on the skin is known as a symptom of something serious or is it just age catching up with me? I googled it and found a ton of stuff, and now I'm even more confused. Some people saying it could be harmless, but others pointing to potential skin conditions. Ugh. Should I like, go back to my doctor or just watch it for a bit? I feel like I’m getting a bit obsessed now, checking it every hour or something! Any thoughts would really help me chill out about this.

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