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Derm appointment – Weds not diagnosed

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    • November 28, 2011 at 12:35 am
    colleenblue
    Participant

      Hello,

      Hello,

      I'm not sure I have any right to post on these boards. I haven't been diagnosed with anything, but I know my mind is going crazy with worry.  On Oct. 27 I took off my watch and noticed a raised pink mole/bump . I have never ever noticed it before. It was 3mm in diameter. It was round shape and flat. It didn't get bothered when I wore my watch, although my wrist has been red when I wear it.   There was no pain, itching, bleeding, etc. Well I ended up picking it off my arm. And now I just have a scar where it was that is shiny. I'm so afraid that it could have been nodular melanoma. It looked like that as well as some other benign lesions:( Any thoughts are appreciated.

      God bless.

      Colleen

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        • November 28, 2011 at 12:53 am
        Janner
        Participant

          You can post, but I think you're being a bit hasty.  It's unlikely you "picked off" a nodular melanoma.  That's just not that easy.  There are many benign lesions and even the other types of skin cancer are much more likely – even some type of reaction to the metal in your watch (very common).  Hang in there, but don't imagine the worst because it's really not the most likely scenario.

          Best wishes,

          Janner

            • November 28, 2011 at 12:56 am
            colleenblue
            Participant

              Thanks Janner. Its hard with the internet not get yourself freaked out by the pictures/information out there. 

              Thank you for your reply though.

              Best,

              Colleen

              • November 28, 2011 at 1:59 am
              MichaelFL
              Participant

                Here is a website with photos of hundreds if not thousands of skin issues. Warning: some are not pretty!

                http://www.dermnet.com/

                If you feel the need, have a derm look at it to ease your mind. He may say it's nothing or maybe biopsy it.

                 

                 

                • November 28, 2011 at 2:10 am
                colleenblue
                Participant

                  Thanks for the link, I will check it out. My appt is on Weds am. 

                  • November 28, 2011 at 2:10 am
                  colleenblue
                  Participant

                    Thanks for the link, I will check it out. My appt is on Weds am. 

                    • November 28, 2011 at 2:10 am
                    colleenblue
                    Participant

                      Thanks for the link, I will check it out. My appt is on Weds am. 

                      • November 28, 2011 at 1:59 am
                      MichaelFL
                      Participant

                        Here is a website with photos of hundreds if not thousands of skin issues. Warning: some are not pretty!

                        http://www.dermnet.com/

                        If you feel the need, have a derm look at it to ease your mind. He may say it's nothing or maybe biopsy it.

                         

                         

                        • November 28, 2011 at 1:59 am
                        MichaelFL
                        Participant

                          Here is a website with photos of hundreds if not thousands of skin issues. Warning: some are not pretty!

                          http://www.dermnet.com/

                          If you feel the need, have a derm look at it to ease your mind. He may say it's nothing or maybe biopsy it.

                           

                           

                          • November 28, 2011 at 12:56 am
                          colleenblue
                          Participant

                            Thanks Janner. Its hard with the internet not get yourself freaked out by the pictures/information out there. 

                            Thank you for your reply though.

                            Best,

                            Colleen

                            • November 28, 2011 at 12:56 am
                            colleenblue
                            Participant

                              Thanks Janner. Its hard with the internet not get yourself freaked out by the pictures/information out there. 

                              Thank you for your reply though.

                              Best,

                              Colleen

                            • November 28, 2011 at 12:53 am
                            Janner
                            Participant

                              You can post, but I think you're being a bit hasty.  It's unlikely you "picked off" a nodular melanoma.  That's just not that easy.  There are many benign lesions and even the other types of skin cancer are much more likely – even some type of reaction to the metal in your watch (very common).  Hang in there, but don't imagine the worst because it's really not the most likely scenario.

                              Best wishes,

                              Janner

                              • November 28, 2011 at 12:53 am
                              Janner
                              Participant

                                You can post, but I think you're being a bit hasty.  It's unlikely you "picked off" a nodular melanoma.  That's just not that easy.  There are many benign lesions and even the other types of skin cancer are much more likely – even some type of reaction to the metal in your watch (very common).  Hang in there, but don't imagine the worst because it's really not the most likely scenario.

                                Best wishes,

                                Janner

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