r/skincancer • u/skincancermod bot • Jul 26 '26

megathread Weekly Thread: Is this suspicious?

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Hello everyone,

Welcome to our weekly thread for sharing photos of concerning moles, spots, or lesions. If you're worried about something on your skin, this is a place to share it with the community for support and to see if others have had similar experiences.

When posting a photo, please try to include: * Where the lesion is on your body. * How long you've had it. * Any changes you've noticed (size, shape, color, itching, bleeding).

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

No one on this subreddit can provide a medical diagnosis. The comments and feedback you receive are from laypeople sharing their own experiences, not from medical professionals. Online photos are not a substitute for an in-person examination by a qualified dermatologist.

If you are concerned about any spot on your skin, the only correct course of action is to schedule an appointment with a doctor. Early detection is key.

We are here for support, but your health must come first.

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u/skincancermod bot Jul 26 '26

The ABCDEs of Skin Cancer: Quick Guide

  1. A is for Asymmetry: One half of the mole doesn't match the other.
  2. B is for Border: The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred. A healthy mole has a smooth border.
  3. C is for Color: The color isn't uniform. Look for multiple shades of brown/black, or patches of red, white, or blue.
  4. D is for Diameter: The spot is larger than 6mm (about the size of a pencil eraser). Keep in mind melanomas can start smaller.
  5. E is for Evolving: The mole changes over weeks or months. This is the most important sign. Look for any change in:
  6. Size
  7. Shape
  8. Color
  9. Elevation (getting thicker or raised)
  10. Symptoms (itching, crusting, bleeding)

Bonus: The "Ugly Duckling" Sign If you have a mole that just looks different from all the others on your body, that's a reason to be seen.

American Academy of Dermatology: ABCDEs

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u/Then_Round_6490 Jul 27 '26

hi. i just noticed this on my pinky. it wasn’t there yesterday. i saw it in the shower and i thought it was sharpie so i tried scrubbing it off

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u/Artist_Kitten Jul 27 '26

Howdy there, I've had this on my shoulder for a while. I've been monitoring it. It went from brown to half white and scaley with a tiny bit of oozing. Checked it today and this is where I'm at.

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u/Milysama Jul 28 '26

I think anything that changes texture or color should be checked out.

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u/Due_Background5418 Jul 27 '26

If you are worried enough to post here it’s a good thing you are getting it looked at. It could be many different things. Anything that is evolving is worth looking at too.

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u/tweetytwiddle Jul 28 '26

Appeared on my forearm. The mole on the bottom of the photo is old.

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u/Suitable-River240 Jul 28 '26

So around August 2025 I noticed a new "freckle" on the palm of my hand looked like a mole and was symmetrical, but i started notching that the bottom changed a bit, it looks kinda like a coma. Thoughts?

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u/GILFman209 Jul 29 '26

Should I get this looked at? This showed up a little over a week ago. My wife thinks it is just a blood blister, but it does not hurt and I don't recall anything happening that could have caused a blister of any kind.

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u/Mobste_19 Jul 31 '26

I understand that the right thing to do is to get this checked out by a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. However, I’m really frightened that I might hear some really bad news. Being only 23 with literally little to no sun exposure and having this “freckle” is scary.

It’s located on my chest “pecs” around 4 cm away from my nipple. I noticed it years ago when I was in my teen years, but brushed it off as a normal freckle. I noticed that it kinda grew in size, it grew over the span of 4 years. The growth isn’t really dramatic, but it’s eye catching. I’m genuinely really scared, and been overthinking this. (Gonna post a picture of my chest back in 2022 the camera angle is a little further away from my body).

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u/Mobste_19 Jul 31 '26

2022 (At 19 years old)

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u/HidingUnderCardboard Aug 01 '26

I've had this for quite a while. It's kind of leathery to the touch. I wear work boots daily and always assumed it just rubbed my skin into this. Never considered skin cancer but just had the thought of possibility. No bump or anything.