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To get this removed? (And what is it?)

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Foreheadthing · 13/04/2025 09:49

I have had this growth on my forehead for a few years now. Don't know what it is, it's very slowly got bigger and more bumpy - like a skin coloured mole or wart, flattish to the skin. Others have now started noticing it and asking me what I've done to my head, and I'd like to remove it.

But I've no idea what it is, and whether removing it would just leave an equally ugly big scar? But I think I'd prefer that to an ugly wart thing! So I guess a few questions...

Anyone know what it is?
Should I still remove it even if I risk a scar?

And who do I even approach? (GP has seen it a couple of years ago, didn't know what it is but wasn't concerned. Suggested I have it removed privately)
A private dermatologist? A pharmacist? A skin clinic? Aesthetics clinic?

I really value advice I find on here so I'd be very grateful for any suggestions, or be told I'm unreasonable and should embrace nature 😂 photo attached!

To get this removed? (And what is it?)
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thenightsky · 13/04/2025 10:09

I've got the same on my eyelid. After a lot of googling I'm sure its a seborrheic keratosis. Its too near my eye to put the liquid freezing stuff on, but I've read that a dab of cider vinegar twice a day will make it drop off eventually, so I'm trying that now.

MorningSunlight · 13/04/2025 10:06

NHS won’t touch anything that’s cosmetic (rightly I guess) but it’s a shame because it does make you very self-conscious.

Crunk · 13/04/2025 10:05

NHS definitely remove BCC, it doesn’t need to be melanoma. I’ve also had solar keratosis treated.

Crunk · 13/04/2025 10:04

It’s the fact that it’s grown that would bother me. I’d want BCC ruling out by dermatology before considering cosmetic options (but that’s because I’ve had it)

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Foreheadthing · 13/04/2025 09:55

Crunk · 13/04/2025 09:51

I’d be going back to the GP!

I have considered going back, but I think they'll say the same - it's not concerning and they won't do anything. They did measure it and I have a photo of the tape measure next to it, so I suppose I could measure again and go back if it's significantly bigger. Not sure what the criteria would be for NHS removal other than suspected melanoma, which I highly doubt. But I guess I could go and double check!

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Kamek · 13/04/2025 09:53

I've got a similar but smaller one and my doctor said its a seborrheic keratosis but you should probably go and see your own GP just to get it checked

MorningSunlight · 13/04/2025 09:51

I’d love to know too! I’ve got something very similar on my cheek - doctor says it’s nothing to worry about, beautician who removes things like skin tags can’t help so I think only expensive options are left.

Crunk · 13/04/2025 09:51

I’d be going back to the GP!