Cancer :: Mole Getting Bumpier - Melanoma? Opinions?
I have noticed this mole getting bumpier over the past few months. Could anybody who has been diagnosed with melanoma give their opinion? I understand that only a dermatologist can make a proper diagnosis, but I would appreciate any feedback.
ps: I am a 24 year old Caucasian female.
Skin Cancer :: Mole Getting Bigger - Melanoma?
A few years ago I noticed 3 relatively small moles on my pubic area and didn't think much of it. But it grew much bigger and there are another 2 new moles in that area. I'm worried that it could be melanoma as the size is rather big and it's black but I'm too embarrassed to go to a doctor because the mole is at my inner vagina lip while the other 4 are beside the anus. I'm so worried, please can any doctor here help to see if this seem like melanoma, from the pictures attached?
View 1 RepliesSkin Cancer :: Bleeding Mole On My Head - Melanoma?
I've got a small mole in my head. when I wash my hair, I always scratch it and sometimes it bleeds. I read the acticle about melanoma. Should I visit oncologist or everything is ok with me?
View 1 RepliesSkin :: Mole Getting Bigger And Darker - Melanoma?
I am a girl, I have blonde hair, blue eyes, and my skin isn't pale but more "golden" colored. I generally tan pretty well in the sun and usually only get burned on my face and shoulders. I have never used a tanning bed before. however, I have a mole that's about a centimeter away from where my arm pit meets my chest that's concerning. It's much larger and darker than my other moles, it's a little bigger than a pencil eraser and is very dark brown and a teeny bit raised. The edges are chestnut colored and a little blurry, but it is still shaped like a circle (symmetrical). I am noticing it more often now than it the past, which makes me wonder if it has grown. I would get it looked at by a doctor, however the mole has always been covered by a swimsuit and to my knowledge, has never seen the sunlight. Does this mean that it couldn't be skin cancer?
View 2 RepliesDermatology :: Growing Mole - Nodular Melanoma?
I'm a 23 year old female with light skin. I have had this mole on my lower back for many years and it has always been slightly raised. Upon examining it recently after not looking at it for many years I feel it might be more raised then it was before. Its about 5-6mm in diameter, does not itch or bleed or anything. I'm not entirely sure if its changed but I think it might have. Is it possible for a mole to grow naturally? Should I be concerned about this, could it be nodular melanoma? I read nodular melanoma occurs in a new skin growth 97% of the time I'm not sure if this was true. I have a picture posted....
View 1 RepliesSkin Cancer :: Is This Melanoma ?
Hi guys, I have scheduled a visit with a doctor, but in the meantime i would like to know your opinion on those pictures if those spots are possible to be melanoma ? thanks
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Cancer :: Melanoma Under The Toenail - How It Looks Like?
Was wondering if anyone knew what melanoma under the toenail looked like. Wanted to post a picture but am new with this forum so didn't know if this was possible?? If so can someone let me know how to do it thanks!
View 2 RepliesCancer :: Lump In Groin After Toe Amputated Due To Melanoma
I was diagnosed with melanoma in 2006 and had to have my toe amputated. I have been fine since, however I have been worried about a lump in my groin. The thing is....this morning it's now a bit smaller. Should I assume it's nothing serious since it has reduced in size, and no need to get it checked by dermatologist?
View 1 RepliesCancer :: Black Spot On His Thumbnail - Melanoma ?
I am bit worried about my father health there is blackspot on his thumbnail . So is that melanoma ? what i noticed that some of black spot disappear while some remain and yeah my father has a history of trauma on his nail so it might be possible is that blood?
View 1 RepliesSkin Cancer :: Spreading Brown Spots - Nodular Melanoma?
Awaiting biopsy results, trying not to go crazy. Probably shouldn't be on the Internet.
I've had these spreading brown spots, about 1cm diameter on my lower belly. Several months ago, a crusty little tower rose up out of one of them, which itched and bled. I went to my dr, and he set up referral to derm. But then the crusty little tower turned into a smooth brown bump on one side of the spread-flat-mile. I figured I'd over-reacted, and cancelled the derm appt.
Next time I saw dr, he said I still need to see derm, so I reluctantly called derm and they were booking 3-4 months out. But, they had a cancellation in 2 days! I took it, but then forgot about it. Called to apologize, and lo, they had another cancellation in another 2 days! That time I didn't forget! My daughter said, mom, God must really want you to see the dermatologist. Maybe she was right.
At the appt, he ended up doing a full-body scan, to my relief, because I have many moles and can't see them all. He wants to remove the one I went in about, but he was really alarmed by a mole on my inner thigh that was completely off my radar. It was a dark brown dome, smaller than pencil eraser. He asked a lot of questions about it, and was able to get me back in for its removal last Friday. He said, I don't like the look of this at all! He said he was so glad to remove it. Now I wish I'd taken a picture of it!
My next appt is two weeks from last, where he'll remove stitches and the original mole of concern - which he said was often the case where a different mole at least brought you in, but wasn't the real bad one.
I don't think he was trying to scare me, and I'm not scared. I just want to know already. It's hard to take cancer seriously, in the form of a little mole.
On the other hand, I've been feeling really tired the past year, and especially lately. So now my mind says what if it's NM and in lymph nodes. But I haven't read anything to back that up.
Skin Cancer :: Dark Line On My Right Thumb - Subungual Melanoma?
About 6 months ago It 'appeared as a dark line on my right thumb.
I went to the dermatologist and he told me that when in doubt I'll have to 'do a biopsy. between 45 days. It's not 'too much time to wait in your opinion?
Y Shaped Laceration On My Finger, Totally Numb
On Monday night I was at dog training. My dog had a leash with a latch on each end. While I was holding it, he took off jerking me and leaving a Y type laceration on my middle finger of my left hand, palm side. It is located on the middle knuckle. I went to the ER and they put five stitches in. It is Friday now and the left side of the finger from the top knuckle up is totally numb. Should I be worried?
View 1 RepliesVagina :: Irregular Shaped Discoloration Or Sore / Spot
I have an irregular shaped discoloration or sore on my vagina that I noticed a few months ago while I was examining myself to find the source of my vaginal burning. It is a purple and red color with what appear to be darker specks near the edges. I have been referred to a gynecologist but the wait time is 7 months. I am worried about waiting that long. I do not have any bleeding as I had a full hysterectomy. Also sex with my husband is painful.
View 7 RepliesTonsil Cyst :: Flesh Coloured Raised Oval Shaped Lump?
9 months ago I saw a small flesh coloured raised oval shaped lump on my right tonsil, went doctors and was told nothing to worry about. Had a few sore throats since then (which I'm prone to), the dentist's last week was told bad decay in right lower molar, asked dentist to check lump as it was still there, again told nothing to worry about. Got home and felt throat a little sore, had a look and noticed the area next to the lump was also swollen a bit, freaked out, back to doctors who now referred to ENT, claiming he couldn't see lump 9 months ago while asking if I'd lost appetite/weight. Anyway then both my kids also came down with sore throat/virus thing, so I thought maybe the second swelling was just tonsillitis... then my uvula felt sore, still does a bit.. throat not that sore now but BOTH lumps still there. The second swelling goes into the bottom of tonsil crypt... I am praying it's somehow connected to tooth decay, or the first lump is maybe a cyst which is somehow draining into the tonsil via the second lump and into the crypt, but googled too much and now so anxious about cancer. Has anyone else had anything like this?
View 14 RepliesSurgical Excision Mole Removal? Shave Necessary?
Is is necessary to shave your hair for a surgical excision mole removal on the scalp? I'm a 29 year old female with long hair and my dermatologist says she must shave off a section of my hair so hair doesn't grow into the wound. The mole is about the size of an eraser and located near the crown of my head.
I'm very worried about the aesthetic result. Is this usually necessary or should I get an opinion from another doctor? I really don't want to lose my hair. Also, is it likely that the mole removal itself will leave a bald patch?
Vaginal Health :: Black Mole On My Vagina Flap
I have found that there is a black mole thing on my vagina flap or something like that and it wasn't there before what should I do? By the way I'm only 13 haven't had my period and am still a virgin!
View 1 RepliesDime-sized, Flat, Black Mole Located On Perineum?
I have been having this for a while, not really sure when it came about considering I don't look down there too often. Thought it was normal until I took sex ed and saw that girls do not have this. It will sometimes irritate me and itch. I am a virgin, and its highly unlikely this is an STD. I know moles are associated with cancer, and I'm kind of freaking myself out.
View 1 RepliesDermatology :: Shave Excision On Face Mole Didn't Go As Expected
I've had a brown fairly flat mole on my left cheek since as far back as I can remember. It started to annoy me so I decided to get it removed. I saw a dermatologist who said a shave excision might not work but he would give it a go.
Everything has healed now but I am left with a small 'crater' where the cut was made but the coloring of the mole is still there. If anything, it looks worse than before. I'd really like to get rid of this.. what are my options?
I've attached 2 images of how it looks from the side and also front-on (which shows how it caves in now). I know it's not a huge thing and is purely cosmetic.
Can Melanoma Appear Under A Keloid Scar?
First of all, I am aware this is remarkably stupid. There is no need to reiterate. I have keloid scars. Found a home remedy online to get rid of them. Basically, involves rubbing it with vinegar until it's flat. Stupidly, I try this. Rub off top layer. Get to layer that is dark and smooth. Bruise-like color. Keep rubbing. Dark area becomes spotty, but not going away. Notice this area is much rougher than surrounding skin. Even areas that had also been rubbed with vinegar. Stop rubbing. Am now worried this could be melanoma. Can melanoma appear under a keloid scar? Or cause the scar in the first place? Or did I just damage my skin to such a degree it now looks like a wasteland?
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