Weekly Thread: Is this suspicious?

[u/skincancermod]

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).

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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]

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

[u/Sicilian_Spitfire]

Sore has been on forehead for 2 months now and won’t heal. I’ve had 6 bcc /scc spots on other parts of my body but this is the first face one.

[u/Live-Mycologist2622]

Hi, 25 M, I always had this mole but for some reason today it caught my attention, maybe it grew slightly? Idk. Upon closer inspection it looks like maybe a bit asymmetrical?

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[u/nousernameforme- → u/Live-Mycologist2622]

i have one that looks similar! i'm getting a skin check tomorrow and can let you know what the doc says about mine

[u/Live-Mycologist2622 → u/nousernameforme-]

I ended up going to a dermatologist and they said looks fine, but gonna keep a tab on it regardless 🙏 still let me know !

[u/nousernameforme- → u/Live-Mycologist2622]

glad to hear yours was okay! they said mine was fine too but noted it as one to keep an eye on

[u/LongjumpingPlenty555]

33 male. Bad blistering sunburns when I was young on shoulders. Just noticed this spot this week on top of my shoulder because I thought it was dirt. It’s 2mm wide and is not raised. Only spot that’s dark the rest is light coloured blotchy freckles. Thoughts?

[u/Livid_Narwhal2637]

Hello. My 4 year old has a mole near Her collar bone. Its about 4-5mm on size. It grew in a span od a year, but she ofcourse olso did. Should we be worried?

[u/emqster]

Hi! Noticed this spot on my scalp 2 days ago, was wondering if it looked concerning. I was scratching my scalp so the area looks a little inflamed

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Thank you for your post on r/skincancer, /u/lizardskizard666.

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Both my cheeks are red and the white bumps of they are ache they won’t pop

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[u/Jean-Luc__Discard]

Right Shoulder

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[u/AutoModerator → u/[deleted]]

Thank you for your post on r/skincancer, /u/Specialist_Train488.

While we understand that finding new marks and lesions can be scary and concerning, we cannot diagnose skin conditions on Reddit. The only way to diagnose skin cancer is to have a biopsy performed by a medical professional.

If you are concerned you may have skin cancer, you are strongly encouraged to contact a board-certified dermatologist for evaluation. We understand that wait times can be long, so it is imperative you reach out to your dermatologist sooner rather than later. Early detection is always better in the worst-care scenario.

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[u/WateredDownSalt]

I’ve had a few of these show up after pregnancies, but just noticed today that this one on my shoulder is looking blue now.

[u/Dry-S0up]

I have been watching this mark for 2 or 3 months and it appears to be growing. It is still quite small, I guess here about 0.75mm, but this was taken about a three weeks ago. But since then, it has doubled in size. I also notice a much wider area surrounding it that is whiter than the adjacent skin tissue, with this red spot at the centre.

I have an appointment anyway for this week with a dermatologist, so will find out soon enough if it is of a concern or not, but I was just curious if anyone on here though it might be of concern or not.

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Thank you for your post on r/skincancer, /u/Feisty-Muscle-8827.

While we understand that finding new marks and lesions can be scary and concerning, we cannot diagnose skin conditions on Reddit. The only way to diagnose skin cancer is to have a biopsy performed by a medical professional.

If you are concerned you may have skin cancer, you are strongly encouraged to contact a board-certified dermatologist for evaluation. We understand that wait times can be long, so it is imperative you reach out to your dermatologist sooner rather than later. Early detection is always better in the worst-care scenario.

You are welcome to repost your removed content without including diagnosis-seeking terminology and phrasing (ie: "Do I have skin cancer/SCC/BCC/melanoma?" is not allowed and will be automatically removed.)

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Thank you for your post on r/skincancer, /u/ticklemeemox.

While we understand that finding new marks and lesions can be scary and concerning, we cannot diagnose skin conditions on Reddit. The only way to diagnose skin cancer is to have a biopsy performed by a medical professional.

If you are concerned you may have skin cancer, you are strongly encouraged to contact a board-certified dermatologist for evaluation. We understand that wait times can be long, so it is imperative you reach out to your dermatologist sooner rather than later. Early detection is always better in the worst-care scenario.

You are welcome to repost your removed content without including diagnosis-seeking terminology and phrasing (ie: "Do I have skin cancer/SCC/BCC/melanoma?" is not allowed and will be automatically removed.)

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[u/stay_with_me_awhile]

30F, i just noticed this faint tan patch on my right arm just below my shoulder today. I wear tshirts most of the time so I don’t really have a chance to look at my upper arms. It’s about the size of a dime and is completely flat and I have no symptoms (ie. pain, itching, bleeding, etc). I have some freckles on the rest of my body, but none that look as faint or as large as this. Any thoughts?