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Question about mark on husbands face

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    • October 30, 2016 at 1:56 pm
    Scared99
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      I had a quick question about melanoma.  My husband developed a tiny mark maybe 2-3mm on the bridge of his nose around 2010. It came after a trip to the beach. It is dark brown and looks like a zigzag if that makes sense.  He has been to the dermatologist and they never mentioned it.  I asked him to get the spot removed and he won't.  The spot has not changed or grown since 2010 but just looks weird to me because of the zigzag shape.   If this was something sinister would it have grown or changed  over the last 6 years? Thank you 

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        • October 31, 2016 at 2:29 am
        Cathy M
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          Best bet? If there is a spot that makes you wonder then get it specifically looked at. Be proactive…back to the dermatologist and point it out. Tell them your concern and let the dermatologist evaluate. Maybe it’s nothing…maybe it’s not. Let the professional check it out and ease your mind.
          • October 31, 2016 at 2:29 am
          Cathy M
          Participant
            Best bet? If there is a spot that makes you wonder then get it specifically looked at. Be proactive…back to the dermatologist and point it out. Tell them your concern and let the dermatologist evaluate. Maybe it’s nothing…maybe it’s not. Let the professional check it out and ease your mind.
            • October 31, 2016 at 2:29 am
            Cathy M
            Participant
              Best bet? If there is a spot that makes you wonder then get it specifically looked at. Be proactive…back to the dermatologist and point it out. Tell them your concern and let the dermatologist evaluate. Maybe it’s nothing…maybe it’s not. Let the professional check it out and ease your mind.
              • October 31, 2016 at 4:31 am
              Janner
              Participant

                Any skin cancer will change over time.  That is the #1 factor!  The only way anyone can know for certain what something is is with a biopsy.  I've had three melanomas and all of mine changed.  If something wasn't changing, it wouldn't be on MY worry or biopsy list.  You have to do what makes you and your husband comfortable.

                  • October 31, 2016 at 11:23 pm
                  Scared99
                  Participant

                    Thank you for the reply.  I did not know if melanoma could show up on the skin and then not change on the skin while spreading inside.  The spot has not changed on him I was just worried because it showed up after we were in the sun and sort of sticks out.  Maybe it just bothers me bcause it's on his nose. 

                    • October 31, 2016 at 11:23 pm
                    Scared99
                    Participant

                      Thank you for the reply.  I did not know if melanoma could show up on the skin and then not change on the skin while spreading inside.  The spot has not changed on him I was just worried because it showed up after we were in the sun and sort of sticks out.  Maybe it just bothers me bcause it's on his nose. 

                      • October 31, 2016 at 11:23 pm
                      Scared99
                      Participant

                        Thank you for the reply.  I did not know if melanoma could show up on the skin and then not change on the skin while spreading inside.  The spot has not changed on him I was just worried because it showed up after we were in the sun and sort of sticks out.  Maybe it just bothers me bcause it's on his nose. 

                      • October 31, 2016 at 4:31 am
                      Janner
                      Participant

                        Any skin cancer will change over time.  That is the #1 factor!  The only way anyone can know for certain what something is is with a biopsy.  I've had three melanomas and all of mine changed.  If something wasn't changing, it wouldn't be on MY worry or biopsy list.  You have to do what makes you and your husband comfortable.

                        • October 31, 2016 at 4:31 am
                        Janner
                        Participant

                          Any skin cancer will change over time.  That is the #1 factor!  The only way anyone can know for certain what something is is with a biopsy.  I've had three melanomas and all of mine changed.  If something wasn't changing, it wouldn't be on MY worry or biopsy list.  You have to do what makes you and your husband comfortable.

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