I have this irregular.. i think.. my mom moniters on back...ive known about it since i was lil lil and from my knowlege (i cant really see it its hard for meto see even with a mirror) it hasnt changed as well as i ask my mom to check it every few months.. now, all of a sudden a random red bump appears right on top of it.. i cant see it that well and it sorta is tender around it..not the whole birthmark.. (the birthmark is sorta irregular and raised..and bumpy) ive had a doctor look at it before.but this red bump is alarming it.. i think it may be just a bug bite or something... but i duno..its scaring me seeing my dad had a very rare..cancer that even if mine was it wouldent be related at all...HELP!!! what do i do? and if i were to have it removed..how do they go along doing it (your talking to someone who is afraid of needles)
2007-08-19 19:33:58 · 4 answers · asked by Sammii 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
So, if you can't see it well- why don't you ask your mom to take a look? She obviously knows what it looked like before, and is familiar with the territory. You didn't say how old you are, but could it possibly be something as simple as a plain old pimple? They do happen. Birthmarks are still skin, suceptible to breakouts just like the rest of you. As you say, your dad had a RARE form of cancer, so it's highly unlikely that's what you have. Millions of people are born with a variation of things called birth marks, and aside from being odd looking sometimes, they are rarely a problem for anyone. Chances are your particular birthmark has a name, even. There are port wine stains, strawberries, angel kisses or stork bites-same thing, just different name, cafe au lait marks, just to name a few. So quite dreaming up worst case scenarios and scaring yourself half to death. Get mom to take a peek, show the doc if you need to. Depending on what kind of birthmark it is, yes, a dermatologist may be able to remove it. But why bother if it's otherwise healthy skin? Removing it will leave a scar you may not like any better, and depending on it's size, it might be a big scar. And it will involve needles, unfortunately. They don't tend to give you general anesthesia for something like that. But that's a worry for another day. In the meantime, get yourself some peace of mind. Show your mom.
2007-08-19 19:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing from the fact your Mom monitors it for you, that you are still relatively young?
Could be a bug bite as you suggest or possibly a zit!
If it stays there for more than a week, I would make an appointment to see a Dr.
If they do need to remove it, a lot depends on size.
I had a 1cm raised mole removed from my back at age 15 (bra strap kept rubbing top off it!).
It was done under local anasthertic and had about 4 stitches, that disolved after about a week.
If it is very large, or deep, then it is probable they would use general anasthetic.
2007-08-19 20:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have random red bumps and had a doctor look at them. He said they were not a problem and were easy to remove. I decided not to. Since your mother is monitoring them, if it looks like a problem, I think your mother would take you to the doctor.
2007-08-20 02:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to have it looked at by a specialist. Know that cancer does not promote itself in an alkaline environment and you should adjust your diet accordingly.... IM me for details.
I'd also suggest a goog green foods/pro-biotics/fiber supplement ASAP - See G-12 below
2007-08-20 06:28:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋