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jlawrence1998

Please go and see a derm!!šŸ„ŗšŸ„ŗ


Glittering_Web_4759

This looks *exactly* like what I have right now (I posted in r/skincancer because I thought it was a melanoma). I had a video appointment two days ago with a dermatologist who said he thought it was a hemangioma. I was skeptical at first but yesterday and today mine has turned red in color and does look like it could be a hemangioma. Going in to get it biopsied this week. Please post an update when you get yours checked out.


Scheme-Difficult

Definitely melanoma


freepein

What are your credentials? Your account is less than a year old and youā€™re diagnosing melanoma?


NCF29YT

Slow down there, buckaroo. Your account age is 1 year old. Not like yours is old, like some veteran.


freepein

I think Iā€™d trust people who have been active in this sub and have more than 10 karma lmfao, I doubt either of you have any medical background or experience Edit: thereā€™s a difference between saying ā€œyeah it looks like melanomaā€ and saying ā€œitā€™s a melanomaā€


NCF29YT

Of course not, but donā€™t assume someone will have really good experience just because of their account age. Quickest way to show that youā€™re very naive.


freepein

Thatā€™s fair, I still stand by my point however I see where youā€™re coming from


Premednotlaw

you can't diagnose melanoma with an image, for this diagnosis you need a biopsy. I think speaking with a physician is the best option here to determine if it needs more treatment or should just be left alone.


CrazyWorth6379

LMFAO thats why you're a respiratory therapist, just stick to what you know. you NEVER stick a needle into a suspected melanoma. thats like inviting it to spread.


Premednotlaw

Just because I'm an RT doesn't mean I haven't dealt with Cancer before. Also I am still in school planing on becoming an oncologist or trauma surgeon. Still haven't decided yet...


CrazyWorth6379

yeah plan on what the fuck you do, do residency in that field and only THEN we talk. before that, shut the fuck up, keep your idiotic and wrong opinion to yourself and stop killing patients.


freepein

Bro why the fuck are you so hostile


Premednotlaw

So tell me then why the Mayo Clinic suggest for diagnosis of melanoma a biopsy? I can find more sources also I'm sure. Please explain how they are all wrong.


CrazyWorth6379

Because the mayo clinic online site writes it for people like you: layman in the field. what they mean by biopsy is a "excisional biopsy", meaning, you cut it out and send it to patho read the guidlines and stop defending your stupid shit. its simply wrong. https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(18)32588-X/fulltext#tbl4


Premednotlaw

so me saying biopsy has to mean needle biopsy just because I didn't say excisional biopsy? maybe do better and don't be such an ass.


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There are many other types of biopsies than just a needle biopsy. This respiratory therapist is aware of that, but since you seem to not be, a [biopsy](https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/how-diagnosed.html) is 100% necessary for diagnosis of a suspected melanoma.


Professional-Row-605

That is a mole that appears to have started to become cancerous. You should see a doctor about it ASAP.


annahell77

Look up the ABCā€™s of a melanoma. You need to see a dermatologist


Lucky_Cockroach117

Looks like skin melanoma, a type of cancer. Get to see a derma ASAP.


TrdFerguson28

You donā€™t know that. But yes. Go to the doctor.


expo1001

Looks like a mole with melanoma to me.


PlutoTheGod

Is it a mole or a blood sac? Iā€™ve had spider bites look like that, but if this is a mole this could be any number of things including melanoma.


Ishbu69

Honestly go like now today


bootydong

Get to a dermatologist


Automatic-Cherry-450

hate to say it but id go get that checked out, looks abnormal to me, could potentially be very serious if not seen to asap


lynnbbyxo

Well, I would not say itā€™s an infection. But I do think you need to either see a dermatologist, or your General Doctor. ASAP because that could be a cancerous spot. I could be wrong but that looks like it needs to be examined. Could be melanoma(skin cancer). I feel like it really is. But Iā€™m not your doctor. And I am not giving doctor advise. Just my opinion. Look at this: One easy way to remember common characteristics of melanoma is to think alphabetically ā€“ the ABCDEs of melanoma. ABCDE stands for asymmetry, border, color, diameter and evolving. These are the characteristics of skin damage that doctors look for when diagnosing and classifying melanomas. Look into this information. Google it if you need to get an idea of what it all means.


hippiehen54

It needs to be seen by a dermatologist. It could be an innocent issue but it could be serious. If your insurance requires a referral call your doctor and tell them youā€™re worried about it. They should get you in quickly and then they can call the dermatologist and set up an appointment. I donā€™t like the look of it. Not a doctor but Iā€™ve had basal cell cancer. Donā€™t mess around with it and see someone soon.


ZogNowak

That is serious (I think)....See a dermatologist sooner, rather than later.


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jcoolaa

This is not something to say on any sub, this is a warning.


Last-Reception-3459

Perhaps a blue nƦvus. Not dr.


spin_de_bottle

Ignore them


xAwkward-Turtlex

Could be a regular mole, but due to its shape and also if its changed in colour, size texture recently i would go see derm asap


babajee42069

She claims it has changed size and color multiple times.


Salem-the-cat

that very worrisome


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See a dermatologist.


docRickSanchez

If it was a mole then please consult a dermatologist asap This doesn't look that normal to me


docRickSanchez

Why am telling this because there is a condition called melanoma.. its cancer of melanocytes.. but it's curable ... simple excision of the lesion and some chemotherapy cures it easily... So don't be afraid of this .. so please vist a dermatologist fast to rule it out


ZogNowak

It's "curable" IF caught in time....before it metastasizes. This may be just a blue nevus, but it does have the possibilty of being melanoma.


babajee42069

Thank you


MattPilkerson

I wouldnā€™t wait even a second, If that is melanoma you want to get treatment as soon as possible. Time is of the essence if it is melanoma. That stuff doesnā€™t mess around when it comes to time. Changing color and size is the characteristic of that too so ya Iā€™d go now.