On my left thigh, I have a birthmark. I'm very self concious about it. Its an oval shape and about 3/4 of an inch in length and 1/2 inch wide. Would you stare at my birthmark if you saw it? Should I have it removed? It isn't cancerous....but I really don't like it. My parents think I should keep it because my sister has one on her thigh as well...but hers is so far up no one can see it when she wears shorts....
2007-04-12 14:04:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Oh honey, do not worry about it! Honestly if I were walking down the street and we passed by I would more than likely never see it! When you have things like that on your body you become more conscious about it! Most people do not really notice and if they do, as my hubby would say, "PIG DIRT ON THEM!" that is his favorite saying! Don't ask why cause I do not know!
One of my friends I grew up with had a large one on her forearm, on the top side, it was very big like 3 inches long and near as wide, she felt terrible, so she finally talked her parents into getting it removed, the scars it left were far worse looking than the birthmark! She wished she would have left it alone! And it hurt to have removed!
2007-04-12 14:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by vicki71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should do whatever YOU feel comfortable with. If you hate your mole you should rationally discuss this with your parents. Make them aware of how you feel. If you want it removed convey that to your parents. They may or may not see or agree with your point of view, but that's a chance you'll have to take. If they won't agree to having it removed, wait until you're 18 and can have it done on your own. You must also realize that removing a mole that large will leave a significant scar, but it will eventually fade. You'll also risk infection but certainly those risks are so small that the benefits far outway the risks. My daughter had a large birthmark on the side of her face that was supposed to get smaller as she grew. But, it grew with her & was raised. People were always asking her questions & touching it. Sometimes it would bleed. So we had it removed, she does have a large scar that's longer than what her birthmark was but the scar doesn't bother her at all. She thinks it gives her face character. And I must say she's a very, very beautiful girl. The bottom line is, you must do what's best for you. And you & your sister are 2 separate individuals and what's right for one may not be right for the other. No one should compare the two of you with each other. Good luck.
2007-04-12 14:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by 2D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-18 00:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not stare at it at all. If it was on my face I would be upset, but not on my leg. Is it changing colors or shape at all? If it is the same as when you were little then it probably is not cancerous.
2007-04-12 14:08:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋