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Q: What Does Melanoma Look Like?signs And Symptoms??
asked by: down123 on June 7th, 2005
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Can someone please describe what this type of skin cancer looks like and the signs and symtoms??? I think I might have it. I noticed a small freckle on my face two days ago, it looks dark brown, very small (2mm by 1mm) and the surface feels raised. It looks like a scar but I never scratched my face there before. I just noticed it there one morning.....Please help...I am going to the doctors today...But I just want some answers now if anyone can help! Thanks
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down123
replied on June 7th, 2005
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This is also really bad to say...But....I really feel like scratching at this freckle/scab looking thing....I know I shouldnt but I am sooo curious....Its bothering me.....Help!!....
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down123
replied on June 7th, 2005
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Another note, I just came out of my backyard pool and the freckle/scab is still there? Usually when you are in the water, your skin sloughs and your old skin comes off. But why didnt my freckle/scab? This is weird. Its still there, untouched???
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down123
replied on June 7th, 2005
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I need answers please!!!
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poetmcc
replied on June 17th, 2005
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Hey Poetmcc Here
Here is what a melanoma looks like:

asymmetry – the shape of one half does not match the other.
Border – the edges are often ragged, notched, blurred, or irregular in outline; the pigment may spread into the surrounding skin.
Color – the color is uneven. Shades of black, brown, and tan may be present. Areas of white, grey, red, pink, or blue also may be seen.
Diameter—there is a change in size, usually an increase. Melanomas are usually larger than the eraser of a pencil (1/4 inch or 5 millimeters).


Watch for changes in a mole
melanomas in an early stage may be found when an existing mole changes slightly, for example, when a new black area forms. Newly formed fine scales and itching in a mole also are common symptoms of early melanoma. In more advanced melanoma, the texture of the mole may change. For example, it may become hard or lumpy. Melanomas may feel different from regular moles. More advanced tumors may itch, ooze, or bleed. But melanomas usually do not cause pain.

Hope this has helped!
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cutiepieus2024
replied on January 10th, 2006
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I Think I Have Skin Cancer!
The other week I noticed that this freckle i've had all my life has changed into a mole. Now it's raised up and is darker. I'm scared. I don't have a family doctor or medicaid. Does anyone know what I can do? I really don't want to go to the emergency for something this small but I don't have a doctor and everyone keeps telling me to go to a family doctor and get it checked out. I can't though but I know someone who had a lot of freckles and it turns out he has cancer. That scared me because he wasn't that much older than me. Any suggestions? I don't know if cancer runs in my family because I was adopted.

Any input would be nice!

Sincerely,


lisa
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sandyallen
replied on January 10th, 2006
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Hi there! Go to a skin Dr. That will allow you to make payments would be my best suggestion.
Good luck
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