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    • October 28, 2014 at 4:38 pm
    Vmarie_89
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    Im scared Im unsure of what I have on the bottom of my foot I use to give myself pedicures and from what I can honestly swear I remember I did have a tiny mole where there is now what looks to be like a mole but spread! ?!? I have no idea how to upload a picture to show you but im pretty much freaking out I dont know if medi-cal covers for any type of dermatologist bills plz plz help!
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      • October 28, 2014 at 4:58 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Your primary care should be able to do a biopsy if you can't see a derm.  There is no way to diagnose melanoma just by looking.  If you post here, all we are going to say is that you need a biopsy.  So check with your insurance to see if you can see a dermatologist — typically covered by most insurances.  If not, see your primary care.  A biopsy is the only way to know for certain if it is problematic or not!

        • October 28, 2014 at 8:10 pm
        Vmarie_89
        Participant
        Okay, 🙁 thank you
        • October 28, 2014 at 8:10 pm
        Vmarie_89
        Participant
        Okay, 🙁 thank you
        • October 28, 2014 at 8:10 pm
        Vmarie_89
        Participant
        Okay, 🙁 thank you
      • October 28, 2014 at 4:58 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Your primary care should be able to do a biopsy if you can't see a derm.  There is no way to diagnose melanoma just by looking.  If you post here, all we are going to say is that you need a biopsy.  So check with your insurance to see if you can see a dermatologist — typically covered by most insurances.  If not, see your primary care.  A biopsy is the only way to know for certain if it is problematic or not!

      • October 28, 2014 at 4:58 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Your primary care should be able to do a biopsy if you can't see a derm.  There is no way to diagnose melanoma just by looking.  If you post here, all we are going to say is that you need a biopsy.  So check with your insurance to see if you can see a dermatologist — typically covered by most insurances.  If not, see your primary care.  A biopsy is the only way to know for certain if it is problematic or not!

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