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please help, worried about skin cancer :(

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amandajgoodman · 04/09/2013 10:43

around two weeks ago i noticed a small mark on my skin on my hip, it was pale pink colour, itched a little for one day then it was fine.. since then it has grown and changed shape, it isnt an even shape and has a darker tiny spot in middle which is angrily red around it, the rest of the mark is a pale brown colour but if i pinch it gently to get a better look it bruises instantly. it isnt flaky or dry and ive tried using cream on it but does nothing, i have no other skin conditions, im 29 with red hair and fair skin and yes ive been burnt there badly in the past. i have pitctures of it but not sure how to post them on here?
ive tried to get n appointment at doctors but not till next week and im really worried about it. it is slightly raised in parts which you can feel but dosnt look swollen, instead flat, would appreciate any help or advice on what this could be, thank so much xx

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AndIFeedEmGunpowder · 04/09/2013 11:17

I think there are lots of things it could be, lots of them like insect bites wouldn't be scary at all. I'd call your GP again and try to get an earlier appointment. Explain that you are really freaked out and maybe they will squeeze you in. Try not to stress out until you know what it is.

amandajgoodman · 04/09/2013 11:23

thanks for replying. im pretty sure its not a bite as it started off just a flat pale patch, no spot or bite or anything but has got darker changed shape and has a dark patch in middle of it, just looks a bit strange, not like anything ive had before, ill maybe try calling doc in morning see if i can get an emergency appointment again, tried that today but was told it wasnt an emergency. probably not to them but im pretty worried about it. thanks again xx

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amandajgoodman · 04/09/2013 13:16

have figured out how to put a picture on my profile of the mark

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AndIFeedEmGunpowder · 04/09/2013 19:27

Hi Amanda, am not a doctor so can't conment on your pic but reckon you should definitely ask for an emergency appointment so you aren't stressing about this. Fingers crossed for you that it's something innocuous but if it is suspicious then you have caught it early and they can whip it away.

EnlightenedOwl · 04/09/2013 20:48

Hi - melanoma sufferer here! I had mine removed about four years ago all well and good since.
I think that does need checking out but it could be many things other than melanoma - go and see your GP and he'll sort out a dermatology referral for you don't panic it may be something it may be nothing but melanoma has a very good prognosis if caught earlier.
even with my own experience I would be happy to wait for the next weeks GP appt.

WipsGlitter · 04/09/2013 20:50

I've stacks of moles, but yes I'd get this checked quickly. Can you go private?

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