Severely dysplastic nevus excised. Had no idea how far they'd cut for such a small mole (internal stitches too). Had a hard time finding info on excision, thought I'd share in case anyone was looking...1yr ⋅ WestBrink ⋅ r/Melanoma
This came back positive for Stage 1A melanoma. Please get checked folks.1yr ⋅ AlakazaamRobotically ⋅ r/Melanoma
Everyone's different, but just so yall are aware: this is what my melanoma looked like11mo ⋅ moidawg ⋅ r/Melanoma
Go to a derm to get your moles in question checked out. Diagnosed with melanoma at age 27.2yr ⋅ Baggadis ⋅ r/Melanoma
Before and after pic. Taught that mole a lesson. Pathology is clear now!4yr ⋅ caninedesign ⋅ r/Melanoma
Don't wait to have your moles checked out by a doctor. Pay your pound of flesh in exchange for your life.4yr ⋅ alrobert13 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Day two wle post op. Still waiting for biopsy results. Lots of soreness :(3yr ⋅ Hawkijustin ⋅ r/Melanoma
I sent this picture to my doctor and she said she wants to book an appointment with a dermatologist to get it biopsied. Should I be worried? I contacted her because it started to get really itchy weirdly..2mo ⋅ magical_beans13 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Had this suspicious looking bugger removed for a biopsy this week - now the long wait for biopsy results begins! Appeared over the space of one year on my butt...1yr ⋅ ambmas13 ⋅ r/Melanoma
25/m. Got this freckle like dark spot on my hand recently. I was told getting stuff like this on your palms isn’t normal. Should I get checked out?3yr ⋅ imaketoast ⋅ r/Melanoma
I noticed this faint grey line on my thumb while I was taking out my acrylic nails. I looked it up and it could possibly be melanoma so...here I am. There’s no history of skin cancer in my family. Anything to be worried about?3yr ⋅ higoodperson ⋅ r/Melanoma
I am genuinely panicking. 19M, located on the back of my neck, doesn't itch or hurt, no idea how long I've had it since I just noticed it.1yr ⋅ inmate_7734 ⋅ r/Melanoma
*Update* The dr did a wide excision. When he saw it he said this needs to come off now. Results should be back next week. They may have to send it to a cancer panel in Michigan if it is more complicated to diagnose. The dr wrote down my phone number and said he would call me personally next week.5yr ⋅ rgk061115 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Found on scalp. Had surgery there for something unrelated a few years ago and that spot had always been bumpy to the touch. Started hurting yesterday.1yr ⋅ SethVanM ⋅ r/Melanoma
Should I be concerned? I noticed redness and swelling this morning1yr ⋅ Lost_Sherbet7796 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Appt next week. Should I worry? Not sure if it was preexisting/just appeared. Noticed it after a year or so after pregnancy when it started to poke through skin & itch. Doesn’t itch now. It’s slightly raised. Maybe dark brown color and darker center. Edges aren’t perfect, looks circular at glance1yr ⋅ AdSweet514 ⋅ r/Melanoma
This mole I’ve had for a while suddenly got way larger. Is this a mole or something else? Will be seeing dermatologist ASAP. Roughly the size of a pencil eraser.2yr ⋅ BuggiesCandleSpa ⋅ r/Melanoma
Does this mole looks normal? It's on the breast, the only one like this. Please help10mo ⋅ ludovica21 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Ticks most of the boxes (ABCD) but I’ve had it for year so it can’t be anything bad, right?11mo ⋅ WTDRD316 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Worried that this could be Melanoma? Started with darkness on big toe but had spread to other parts of my foot.1yr ⋅ bunny_buns79 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Sigh 🥱Don’t even care anymore at this point. Pissed off that I need to contact my arrogant derm to double check. Can’t stand that place.1yr ⋅ 2m00dz ⋅ r/Melanoma
Stage 2a Melanoma awaiting sentinel node / lymph node removal surgery with questions.3yr ⋅ ad_182_uk ⋅ r/Melanoma
Have had this mole since childhood, but now worried it is melanoma.1yr ⋅ Away_Cardiologist245 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Just got pathology results- all clear! Large wide excision and sentinel node biopsy done a week ago. All because of a weird mole- 2 of 3 were benign and they all looked the same. When in doubt, CHECK IT OUT!!4yr ⋅ CodiNolina ⋅ r/Melanoma
Doc seemed very concerned and took biopsy. Really scared 25M with anxiety...1yr ⋅ Jayrodw ⋅ r/Melanoma
So I was just informed this was a cancerous melanoma, I'm in shock I think kinda numb, anyone else feel this way? I know I'm lucky.3yr ⋅ Pretend_Seesaw ⋅ r/Melanoma
Normal mole or not. It looks asymmetrical. Close to my lymph nodes. I play basketball a lot so sun exposure is high but im brown. Doesn't itch.1yr ⋅ WillingnessNo9137 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Hi guys! I had this spot turn up a couple of months ago.. it seems to be getting bigger. Lumpier. Time to get it checked I guess! It’s on my upper thigh. Does it look suss to you? Or just a funky Nevis!1yr ⋅ AussieBlondage ⋅ r/Melanoma
Hi. I have this line on my big toe, and it looks like it could be Nail Melanoma. I’m freaking out. I’ve had this since I was about 13. I’m 26 now, and nothing has changed. It hasn’t gotten worse. I’m African American, and do know that a harmless condition is common with us. What do you guys think?1yr ⋅ micjr910 ⋅ r/Melanoma
i've had this for years now, but recently it started scabbing over & falling off - should i be worried? (located on my right rib cage)2yr ⋅ Jovan775 ⋅ r/Melanoma
This black mole developed around my armpit 2-3 years ago and has grown in size. I have a bit of deep almost muscle like pain beneath the area. I’m getting seen at the derm in about a month, i’m just nervous about it. Does anyone have any input for me?3yr ⋅ rraacchhaaeell ⋅ r/Melanoma
Is this melanoma? I’ve been to a dermatologist and they said it’s normal, but this mole has been growing rapidly. Can someone please help me?2yr ⋅ Vickkay ⋅ r/Melanoma
Thoughts on this shave biopsy on my back? Is it infected? Got this done on Monday. Have been keeping it covered at all times with aquaphor. I change band aid every 12-24 hours and try to wash it with mild soap or saline.2yr ⋅ Safe-Ad-6029 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Trying to understand results. Dr is supposed to call back tomorrow but feeling really antsy. Help! I looked up the D23.39 and it says benign but I’m still worried sick.2yr ⋅ hyuwuga ⋅ r/Melanoma
My melanoma, diagnosed October 21 2017 includes biopsy and WLE images stage 1a5yr ⋅ MsFoxwell ⋅ r/Melanoma
Changing mole now 8x6mm wide and family history of melanoma. Getting this checked later on today but wondered whether anyone has seen something similar that turned out to just be an atypical mole?2yr ⋅ hungryhoratia ⋅ r/Melanoma
Thoughts on this new spot? Popped up 2 months ago. I’m a major health anxiety sufferer. Everything I read says any new spot after 30 is bad, I’m 35. Anyone have a spot that looks similar?2yr ⋅ Repulsive-Type-3491 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Mole looks scaly on top and occasionally itches. Recently booked an appointment with the doctor but what do you guys think?2yr ⋅ Amanystya ⋅ r/Melanoma
my mother refuses to go see a dermatologist even though this spot appeared out of no where a year ago and continues to grow3yr ⋅ like_the_lightning ⋅ r/Melanoma
21F. I woke up to this small freckle on my right pinky finger on the pad in January 2020. Today I woke up and I noticed it looked bigger. I looked back through photos and it definitely has gotten bigger and darker. Not raised or itchy. Definitely not a blood blister. What do you all think?4yr ⋅ cutiepieplants ⋅ r/Melanoma
Wife’s SIXTH primary melanoma. 1.0mm, so it’s SLNB time. Here’s the pathology report. Any feedback here? I think her chances are good, but we’re prepared.4yr ⋅ Brettuss ⋅ r/Melanoma
Small update... dermatologist rescheduled my appointment to Oct 15th. Here’s a picture of most recent changes. I’ll post update when I can.5yr ⋅ rgk061115 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Always had a black mole, but this time it is itchy and sensitive. Do you think this is Melanoma?5yr ⋅ christie12022012 ⋅ r/Melanoma
I was born with this mole on my hip. I'm now 23 and it feels swollen and tender when I touch it but it's always been this shape. I have no insurance for a dermatologist. What I should do?5yr ⋅ TinSmith365 ⋅ r/Melanoma
Resulting scar from having a 2.5mm nodular ulcerated melanoma removed from upper arm9yr ⋅ superfluous_tortilla ⋅ r/Melanoma
My stage 0 malignant melanoma in-situ turned out to be a real bitch. (Mic)9yr ⋅ fjacobs1000 ⋅ r/Melanoma