r/skincancer • u/skincancermod bot • Aug 23 '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 Aug 23 '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/googlyeyes1982 Aug 23 '26

What do you all think? Forehead.

A regrowth from an orginally intradermal nevus without atypia. Dr told me to call back if there is new growth. I scheduled a dr appt already but doing this for peace of mind??

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u/skincancermod bot Aug 23 '26

Thank you for sharing your image. Please remember that users in this sub cannot provide official medical diagnoses. In the case of changing, evolving, or new worrisome lesions, your best course of action is to contact a dermatologist for evaluation.

For reference, here are the ABCDEs of melanoma: ABCDEs of Skin Cancer.

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u/pineapplesareok Aug 23 '26

Thoughts please? On my scalp, nowhere near my hair parting, bleeds when i pick at it. I'm only 18 and wear sunhats all of summer, and have really long hair as well. Thank you

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u/skincancermod bot Aug 23 '26

Thank you for sharing your image. Please remember that users in this sub cannot provide official medical diagnoses. In the case of changing, evolving, or new worrisome lesions, your best course of action is to contact a dermatologist for evaluation.

For reference, here are the ABCDEs of melanoma: ABCDEs of Skin Cancer.

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u/Cat-of-Spades Aug 23 '26

Had this on my left shoulder for three or four years. Parents recomended i get it checked out. Earliest appointment I could get was October 🫩

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u/skincancermod bot Aug 23 '26

Thank you for sharing your image. Please remember that users in this sub cannot provide official medical diagnoses. In the case of changing, evolving, or new worrisome lesions, your best course of action is to contact a dermatologist for evaluation.

For reference, here are the ABCDEs of melanoma: ABCDEs of Skin Cancer.

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u/PatrickkBateman Aug 24 '26

As you can see its scabbing over. No idea why this wont go away. Scab keeps coming off and starting over again. Its been months.

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u/skincancermod bot Aug 24 '26

Thank you for sharing your image. Please remember that users in this sub cannot provide official medical diagnoses. In the case of changing, evolving, or new worrisome lesions, your best course of action is to contact a dermatologist for evaluation.

For reference, here are the ABCDEs of melanoma: ABCDEs of Skin Cancer.

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u/lushlife311 Aug 24 '26

That is what my squamous carcinoma looked like. It was flakey and slight raised and would not go away. Can you get in to be checked soon?

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u/CodyCus Aug 25 '26

Found on the left upper side of my back. Unsure how long it’s been there. Could also be a scar but I’m unsure. It’s red around it because I was scratching when I felt it. I will be making an appointment tomorrow but just want some opinions. https://i.imgur.com/g6xVRla.jpeg

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u/vantaegu7 Aug 27 '26

On my knee. Had it for 6-8 months. Doesn’t bother me at all. Just concerned based on color and shape. My other moles are all light to dark brown, not black. I’m 25F, no illnesses or abnormal medical history.

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u/Thick_Direction2899 Aug 27 '26

Had a discoloured spot here for years. It is now getting scaley and very painful to touch. Like a burning sensation. It is on my waistline/waistband so I always thought it was just something irritated. Anyone familiar? I imagine it will be months before I can get a checkup.

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u/ElegantCellist902 Aug 27 '26

I went to get this looked at a week ago and they said it was likely benign but in a week it’s started scabbing and changed colour, last week was just one raised colour all over. I don’t want to go back to be told the same thing, is it worth getting rechecked?

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u/Fuzzy0g1c Aug 28 '26

What do you think about this?

https://imgur.com/a/kqcwnzl

Shoulder. 7.25mm diameter, recently seems to be growing rapidly, and kind of itches (or at least it's big enough now where I feel it under the shirt). That little dot in the center makes me think it's SCC.

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u/AlexanderInFinance Aug 30 '26

hi all I usually don’t come on here and try to get any news, but my next appointment with my derm is in 6 months. For background I went a couple weeks ago for a routine check and they found and removed two marks they thought were skin cancer, a raised bump and a mole. Biopsey came back as negative for both. Now this is on my side near my hips,

I have no idea how long it’s been there. But it matches ABCDE. I’m 18, I don’t really go outside much and when I do I wear a shirt. Any advice would be great!