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Does anyone know what this is?

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Antonia Mon 17-Feb-20 21:43:04
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Dh has just undressed and seen this on his arm. He doesn't remember hitting his arm, it is flat and painless, and it wasn't there this morning. Any ideas?

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SueDonim Mon 17-Feb-20 21:57:49

It looks like a graze/friction burn type injury, to me.

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Elegran Mon 17-Feb-20 22:22:04

May be a slight burn a few days ago, that didn't bother you until the skin has come off.

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Elegran Mon 17-Feb-20 22:22:35

Sorry, didn't bother him .

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TrendyNannie6 Mon 17-Feb-20 22:30:24

Does look like a burn

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BlueBelle Tue 18-Feb-20 06:33:04

But what it looks like wouldn’t involve ‘no pain’ a burn or friction burn would both be painful
Its red around it so could be an infection starting I d keep a close eye and if it starts to get worse see the GP

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Teetime Tue 18-Feb-20 09:17:24

The skin looks very dry to me. As we get older our skin thins and damages easily. I think I might show it to the practice nurse as it looks quite delicate and could extend if the skin is very friable. Also she can give advise/prescription for appropriate moisturising cream.

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Izabella Tue 18-Feb-20 10:59:02

Looks like he scratched it over clothing and only found it later when undressing

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