Dermatofibroma?

[Amphrax]

Ok I've had these bumps on my arm and on my left shoulder and I went to the hospital yesterday to get them removed. After speaking to the Dermatologist, he suggested I do not remove them as the scars would be alot worse than the bump itself

So me being in a positive mood to begin with - finally removing these bastards - and then him showing me some pictures before and after kinda put a damper on things and made me go away to rethink about it.

I want these nasty buggers gone... but I dont want nasty scars... anyone have any suggestions or had similar problems?

anyway here is a link for those that dont know what it is...

Dermatofibroma, Symptoms and Treatment of Dermatofibroma

 

[tris-]

Really, man?

You speak to a qualified doctor and then come here for advice instead?

Burn them off with bleach.

 

[Bahumat]

Yeah but who's gonna see a scar on your shoulder other than family/partner?

How many do you have on your arm?

 

[Raven]

Bio Oil can help a lot with the scars

 

[Amphrax]

Yeah but who's gonna see a scar on your shoulder other than family/partner?

How many do you have on your arm?

1 on my arm about 3 inches from the wrist... its not big about 4mm radius... but its obvious to the eye...

 

[Bahumat]

1 on my arm about 3 inches from the wrist... its not big about 4mm radius... but its obvious to the eye...

I'd get it removed. Yeah you get a scar, but if someone see's that they'll just think you had an accident etc. If I saw a weird bump i'd be curious what it was, how you got it...then realise i'm staring

 

[old.Tohtori]

1 on my arm about 3 inches from the wrist... its not big about 4mm radius... but its obvious to the eye...

Noone cares about that and if they do, you're better off without them.

Seriously, it can't be THAT bad.

 

[Cemeterygates]

Personally i think i would prefer scars...

 

[Sparx]

amputate the whole arm, no more Dermatofibroma or scars

 

[Sparx]

Could be worse

The EyePathologist - Dermatofibroma - © Duke University

 

[Wonk]

I like scars, especially if there are stories behind. If you decide to get it removed, make up your own story. Tell your friends that you saved a horse that fell down from your roof or something

 

[Bahumat]

Could be worse

The EyePathologist - Dermatofibroma - © Duke University

That's fucking weird!