Could it be cancer - I am over 50 yrs.
2006-11-20 03:14:29 · 18 answers · asked by judy f 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Registered Nurse here; Any change in mole, enlargement, change of color, texture, scab formation, etc. Should immediately be evaluated by a dermatologist. It could be cancer, however the odds are in your favor that it is not, however one never knows. That's why it is so very important for a physician to evaluate this mole, Dermatologist can sometimes tell just by the shape, color, etc, that it's of no significance, however if there is a question they will either biopsy it or remove it, either way it's sent for a pathology report to determine what type of cell growth is exhibited. Please get it checked ASAP, and thanks for the opportunity to address such a well worded and important question.
2006-11-20 03:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by Strawberry Pony 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it is changing in size it could be cancerous. I suggest that you have it checked. Your regular doctor can check it, but he will probably send you to a dermatologist. It is better to be safe; don't take the chance that it could be skin cancer. Skin cancer can be a fast spreading cancer.
Here is some info on what to look for when you check your skin, but even if it is suspious and doesn't meet the criteria below have it checked.
Recognizing the early warning signs of malignant melanoma is important. Remember the ABCDs of melanoma when examining your moles.
A. stands for ASYMMETRY, when one half of the mole doesn't match the other half.
B. stands for BORDER, when the border or edges of the mole are ragged, blurred or irregular.
C. stands for COLOR, when the color of the mole is not the same throughout or if it has shades of tan, brown, black, red, white or blue.
D. stands for DIAMETER, when the diameter of a mole is larger than 6mm, about the size of a pencil eraser.
Hope this helps.
2006-11-20 03:38:14 · answer #2 · answered by Country Hick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 05:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ABCD Rule for Early Detection of cancer (from the yank Society of maximum cancers) merely approximately all and sundry has moles. very nearly all of moles are completely innocuous. a transformation in a mole’s visual charm is a wake-up call which you ought to be sure your wellness care specialist. this is the common ABCD rule to help you remember the significant signs and warning signs of cancer and different dermis cancers. A is for ASYMMETRY: One-0.5 of a mole or birthmark would not experience the different. B is for BORDER: the perimeters are abnormal, ragged, notched or blurred. C is for shade the colour isn't the comparable throughout, yet would have differing hues of brown or black, now and lower back with patches of crimson, white or blue. D is for DIAMETER: the section is extra beneficial than 6 millimeters (the dimensions of a pencil eraser) or is turning out to be extra beneficial. Please see a physician. do now not delay.
2016-12-17 13:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by kleid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly it may be a skin cancer and that is why you have asked the question. I have never found a way to communicate to a patient what to watch for with skin lesions thus my advice is always to have new lesions and those which change looked at by your physician. There is a huge difference between skin cancer and melanoma the latter being and behaving more like a systemic cancer than a skin cancer.
2006-11-20 03:18:09 · answer #5 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't hurt to get to a dermatologist and get it checked. Better save than sorry. Any mole that changes should be checked out and if it doesn't change, it still should be checked out just to be on a safe side. It doesn't take long and could prevent problems in the future. Get to a doctor and have it looked at.
2006-11-20 03:19:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it's worrying you, go to the doctor. It's probably nothing, but you never know. Your mind will probably be set at ease or if it is something, the faster it is caught, the better. It's better than worrying while you don't do anything. I hope it's nothing. All the best.
2006-11-20 03:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by cotopaximary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is irregular in outline or wider than a pencil eraser that is a potential problem. See a dermatologist to be sure and save yourself the worry..
2006-11-20 03:17:21 · answer #8 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor. It might be cancer if it's not symmetrical, bumpy surface and if it has different colors. But my best advice is to see a skin doctor.
2006-11-20 03:15:51 · answer #9 · answered by crage_ralius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flat moles are rarely any reason to worry. See a dermatologist for a full consultation though, and possible removal if you desire.
2006-11-20 03:17:00 · answer #10 · answered by antheia 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋