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Q: Dark birth mark: skin cancer?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 8th, 2007

Could you please tell me if you think this is skin cancer or not? I know you guys arent doctors or whatever. I'd just like a basic opinion. My skin doctor appointment is on april 20th. I need immediate response. I didnt see an area here to upload images of my rash. So I uploaded it to one of my sites i rarely use. This used to be a birth mark that was much lighter in color. its now darker but still the circumference is less then that of a pencil eraser.

this is the normal view -
world-news-forums.com/skin2.jpg

and this is the zoomed in view -
world-news-forums.com/skin1.jpg

please be sure to look atleast at the zoomed in view. Its scaring the heck out of me.

immediate response would be much appreciated.
thanks
MB

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 23rd, 2007

Skin Cancer Answer A2603

After viewing the pictures and given your description of a birth mark that has grown darker in color, you could be experiencing an inflamed nevus. You must see a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon immediately!!!

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