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Mystery Bump on Child

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    • July 30, 2014 at 12:02 am
    curious12
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      Hi! I've had melanoma in-situ and my sibling has. We have tons of moles and I've probably had 50+ removed. I'm pretty knowledgeable on all things melanoma. My 8 year old son has a a new small, red/flesh colored bump on his forehead. It's very harmless looking (doesn't itch or hurt) but it isn't going away. It has only been maybe 12-14 days. I know melanoma in kids can present this way. I WILL get it biopsied if it doesn't go away of course, but what timeframe do you think is reasonable to wait? I was thinking 2 more weeks and then get it cut out, but is that crazy? I don't want to let my anxiety take over and cut into his face too soon! Don'T care about scars, but realize there are a million benign things that are more likely. Saw a derm today– she wasn't sure. Said looks harmless- – maybe cyst or insect bite. There is no head to it. She said to come back in 4-6 weeks if still there.. but I don't even want to wait that long!!   He also has a very dark brand new dark spot on sole of foot that two derms say looks fine, but I don't like it (it's 1mm) It's almost black and on the sole of foot.. considering biopsy as well.. Would love to know if I'm being reasonable or overboard. thanks!

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        • July 30, 2014 at 2:20 pm
        A
        Participant

          Most likely it is just nothing. How big is this bump (in mm)? Could you post a picture of it?
          Did derm look ander a dermoscop on this leasion? From what I read, dermoscopy is still helpful for amelanotic melanomas. 

            • July 30, 2014 at 3:03 pm
            curious12
            Participant

              Hi- it is maybe 2-3mm. I will see if I can figure out how to post a pic. It was a PA who saw it and did not use scope. I may see derm who can use the scope next week. Even if it looked fine w/it, I would still biopsy it just in case. So my plan is now to schedule appointment for biopsy in about 2 weeks if still there. Seeing a derm beforehand would mainly be to alleviate my stress. I am leaving it alone.. I tried neosporin/alcohol/pimple medicine, etc.. none of which made a difference. It is on his forehead where he wore a sweaty hat and helmet for weeks at camp… so maybe something with sweat, but doesn't look infected or staphlike. Thanks for your reply.

              • July 30, 2014 at 3:03 pm
              curious12
              Participant

                Hi- it is maybe 2-3mm. I will see if I can figure out how to post a pic. It was a PA who saw it and did not use scope. I may see derm who can use the scope next week. Even if it looked fine w/it, I would still biopsy it just in case. So my plan is now to schedule appointment for biopsy in about 2 weeks if still there. Seeing a derm beforehand would mainly be to alleviate my stress. I am leaving it alone.. I tried neosporin/alcohol/pimple medicine, etc.. none of which made a difference. It is on his forehead where he wore a sweaty hat and helmet for weeks at camp… so maybe something with sweat, but doesn't look infected or staphlike. Thanks for your reply.

                • July 30, 2014 at 3:03 pm
                curious12
                Participant

                  Hi- it is maybe 2-3mm. I will see if I can figure out how to post a pic. It was a PA who saw it and did not use scope. I may see derm who can use the scope next week. Even if it looked fine w/it, I would still biopsy it just in case. So my plan is now to schedule appointment for biopsy in about 2 weeks if still there. Seeing a derm beforehand would mainly be to alleviate my stress. I am leaving it alone.. I tried neosporin/alcohol/pimple medicine, etc.. none of which made a difference. It is on his forehead where he wore a sweaty hat and helmet for weeks at camp… so maybe something with sweat, but doesn't look infected or staphlike. Thanks for your reply.

                • July 30, 2014 at 2:20 pm
                A
                Participant

                  Most likely it is just nothing. How big is this bump (in mm)? Could you post a picture of it?
                  Did derm look ander a dermoscop on this leasion? From what I read, dermoscopy is still helpful for amelanotic melanomas. 

                  • July 30, 2014 at 2:20 pm
                  A
                  Participant

                    Most likely it is just nothing. How big is this bump (in mm)? Could you post a picture of it?
                    Did derm look ander a dermoscop on this leasion? From what I read, dermoscopy is still helpful for amelanotic melanomas. 

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