I have a group of atypical moles on the top part of my thigh. The main one is a little bigger than a pencil eraser and is light brown with really dark brown/black freckle-looking spots inside and coming off the edge of the mole. It is very irregular in size and there are two more within 1/2-1 inch of that one that are doing the same thing. I also have a mole on my torso (about 2 inches below left breast) that semi-frequently scabs (eww, I know) and bleeds. I am really nervous to go and get them looked at, especially seeing as a family member (not extremely close, but not too distant either) just died of melanoma about 6 weeks ago. I was wondering if anyone ever had more than one atypical mole checked out and it be okay? Thanks!
2007-05-22 15:35:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I have several atypical moles that are nothing but they are checked on a routine basis. However, I have also had many basal cells, a rare multi-focal basal cell and a melanoma. Instead of being scared to go, you need to view a doctor visit as a possible life saver! If you have a melanoma, putting off the visit is only putting your life at risk. If treated early, it is totally curable! My melanoma was in 1983 and I have not had another since but I get checked yearly. Please see a dermatologist asap.
2007-05-29 19:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You really should go get it checked out please!
Only a DR can diagnose for sure but bleeding is never a good sign.
If it is in your family you need to go have it checked out. please please please.
Better to be safe than sorry.
good luck.
2007-05-30 12:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋