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Fast growing skin growth

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    • 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

       

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        • 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 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!

                      • 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

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