I have quite a large mole on my back which I've had since birth. I go through phases of worrying about whether it will turn cancerous but usually tell myself I'm just being paranoid because it looks fine! It's been a bit itchy recently but I'm not sure if it's anything to worry about or if its psychological! It has always had uneven edges, been large and varies in colour... none of this has changed so I think its ok. Should I get it checked anyway?
2006-11-23 08:48:09 · 18 answers · asked by hmmm 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It could just be itchy because you rubbed it on the sheet, or something; as you say, psychological. The consensus seems to be to get it checked, doesn't it? I understand your reluctance. Personally, I would wait until I had to go for something else, & then say 'By the way,...' but that's probably not good advice.
It's probably OK; problems come from sun damage, don't they? Once you've had it looked at, get a close friend to regularly check it for you! They could take a photo to keep & make sure there are no changes.
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2016-05-16 06:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes please get it checked. I'm a GP and more than happy to reassure people about their lumps and bumps. I do not enjoy looking at sinister moles which people didn't come to me about sooner as they didn't want to 'bother the doctor'. Things caught early are much easier to cure. Get it checked for your own peace of mind.
2006-11-23 08:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by drblonde 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it changes in size /colour /shape then have it checked out , the fact that it is itchy i would have it seen too , if it has always being there its probably ok . good luck
2006-11-23 09:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
know what you are going through got one the same size of a chocolate button on my leg went to the doctor everything cool look out fo r bleeding thats all so stop worrying
2006-11-23 08:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by ELAINE F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For your own piece of mind, I would say YES, definitely get it checked. You have nothing to lose and you'll end years of worry. Godloveya.
2006-11-23 08:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sunlight could reason freckles and moles, and that they are many times no longer risky. just to be risk-free, you ought to flow to a dermatologist just to have it appeared at. you ought to flow very quickly because of the fact regardless of if this is cancerous, you ought to have it bumped off till now it spreads.
2016-10-17 11:03:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is always better to be safe than sorry, have it checked out by a dermatologist, especially if anybody in your family has had a history of skin cancer
2006-11-23 08:50:23 · answer #8 · answered by puchis_uh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have never had it looked at, do so.
My understanding is if it changes color, size, shape, then go to a mole patrol doctor.
2006-11-23 08:53:12 · answer #9 · answered by volleyball_luv_it 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get it checked just to be safe.
2006-11-23 08:53:30 · answer #10 · answered by funbobbi22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋