Fast growing skin growth
REGISTER
The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Content within the patient forum is user-generated and has not been reviewed by medical professionals. Other sections of the Melanoma Research Foundation website include information that has been reviewed by medical professionals as appropriate. All medical decisions should be made in consultation with your doctor or other qualified medical professional.

Fast growing skin growth

› Forums › General Melanoma Community › Fast growing skin growth

  • Post
    • August 16, 2016 at 5:38 am
    sfyfe
    Participant

    Hi there,

    I'm 24 and I've never really had a problem with any skin growths/discolorations.  But last week (about Wednesday) I noticed a sore/tender spot just below my left eye that was a slight pinkish color.  Fast forward to today, it's a large skin irritation with a large black spot to the left (picture below.  It's grown very fast, and while it's not very painful (about as much as a popped zit) It's obviously very concerning and stressful.  

    Would you guys have any advice?  I didn't really know where to turn.  Thank you!

    http://i.imgur.com/0X9ZWNN.jpg

     

Viewing 5 reply threads
  • Replies
      • August 16, 2016 at 6:40 am
      MoiraM
      Participant

      No one can make a diagnosis from a photograph. Go to see a doctor for his or her professional opinion.

      You have posted on a melanoma website, so you are obviously worried that it is a melanoma but it may be an infection and require treatment.

      • August 16, 2016 at 6:40 am
      MoiraM
      Participant

      No one can make a diagnosis from a photograph. Go to see a doctor for his or her professional opinion.

      You have posted on a melanoma website, so you are obviously worried that it is a melanoma but it may be an infection and require treatment.

      • August 16, 2016 at 6:40 am
      MoiraM
      Participant

      No one can make a diagnosis from a photograph. Go to see a doctor for his or her professional opinion.

      You have posted on a melanoma website, so you are obviously worried that it is a melanoma but it may be an infection and require treatment.

      • August 16, 2016 at 10:47 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      That looks like either an infection or insect bite.  Either way, if you're concerned, go see a doctor

      • August 16, 2016 at 10:47 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      That looks like either an infection or insect bite.  Either way, if you're concerned, go see a doctor

      • August 16, 2016 at 10:47 am
      SABKLYN
      Participant

      That looks like either an infection or insect bite.  Either way, if you're concerned, go see a doctor

        • August 16, 2016 at 2:41 pm
        sfyfe
        Participant

        Thanks for the fast response!

        • August 16, 2016 at 2:41 pm
        sfyfe
        Participant

        Thanks for the fast response!

        • August 16, 2016 at 2:41 pm
        sfyfe
        Participant

        Thanks for the fast response!

Viewing 5 reply threads
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
About the MRF Patient Forum

The MRF Patient Forum is the oldest and largest online community of people affected by melanoma. It is designed to provide peer support and information to caregivers, patients, family and friends. There is no better place to discuss different parts of your journey with this cancer and find the friends and support resources to make that journey more bearable.

The information on the forum is open and accessible to everyone. To add a new topic or to post a reply, you must be a registered user. Please note that you will be able to post both topics and replies anonymously even though you are logged in. All posts must abide by MRF posting policies.