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Should i go to a dermatologist?
Hi, i'm 16 andhave had a small, slightly raised mole on the side of my ribs for years. Its circular, symmetric and 2mm wide.
The other day i accidently scratched it, and the next day i could see black crustiness forming in the middle, (where i scratched it. I've been constantly rubbing it (worrying about it ) for 2-3 days. Howver the scab is irregular because in the middle it seems to have "split slightly ad i can see a hir growing. Is this melanoma ?
The other day i accidently scratched it, and the next day i could see black crustiness forming in the middle, (where i scratched it. I've been constantly rubbing it (worrying about it ) for 2-3 days. Howver the scab is irregular because in the middle it seems to have "split slightly ad i can see a hir growing. Is this melanoma ?
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MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
From the symptoms it can be a small pilar cyst. Pilar cysts manifest as smooth, mobile, asymptomatic swellings, often in the scalp. Overlying hair loss may be noted. The definitive treatment is surgical excision of the cyst. My sincere advice would be to consult a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
From the symptoms it can be a small pilar cyst. Pilar cysts manifest as smooth, mobile, asymptomatic swellings, often in the scalp. Overlying hair loss may be noted. The definitive treatment is surgical excision of the cyst. My sincere advice would be to consult a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
I'm really sorry and don't want to hurry you in any way but i'm stressing so much about this lump, please get back to me when you're free
Thanks so much for your time spent already
Thanks so much for your time spent already
Can a amelonomic nodular melanoma have hair growing out of it becuase there is lost of hari in my pink-red lump. It is not tender or painful when i tocuh it
I am 16 and have no family members who have had melanoma. Two days ago i found a dark pink-red lump that is firm to touch on my scalp. It doesn't ulcerate or bleed or itch, even when i try and trauma it, ( e.g poking and putting my nail into it), it still never bleeds. It is in an area that is not exposed to sun. It is always covered by hairs and also has hairs growing out of it. Should i go to a dermatologist and get it checked out, does it sound like amelonomic nodular melanoma ? I don't know how long I have had it or if it has changed
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
Thanks for your kind words. Take care and regards.
Thanks for your kind words. Take care and regards.
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From the symptoms it looks like a nevus only and not a melanoma. Melanomas are usually >6 mm in size, with irregular borders ,asymmetrical and dark in color. Melanomas cannot be picked. So rest assured that this healed lesion can be a melanoma. If however it appears again and starts increasing in size even without trauma inflicted to it, then skin biopsy may be needed.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.