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Could this be melanoma?

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JosieMay1970 · 29/05/2023 20:10

I’ve had this patch on my back for about a year and I’m not sure if it’s a mole or a dry skin area, I’m wondering whether it could be seborrheic keratosis or melanoma, I plan on booking an appointment with my doctor, but for now looking for some opinions which I’d be very grateful for!

The first pic is from a couple of weeks ago and the second is from today where it’s a little sore and scabby from picking it, which I probably shouldn’t have done!

does it look like a melanoma to you?

Could this be melanoma?
Could this be melanoma?
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JosieMay1970 · 30/05/2023 00:05

Any help would ease my mind, really worried and hoping it’s nothing but scared

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Twinsmummy1812 · 30/05/2023 00:12

My husband has just had a skin check as he had similar on his back and luckily they were SK. Nothing to worry about. I would still schedule a check up and no more picking at it!

CheeseTouch · 30/05/2023 00:14

It doesn’t look like the one I’ve seen, but nonetheless still worth getting checked by an expert.

JosieMay1970 · 30/05/2023 01:10

Twinsmummy1812 · 30/05/2023 00:12

My husband has just had a skin check as he had similar on his back and luckily they were SK. Nothing to worry about. I would still schedule a check up and no more picking at it!

Thank you! I’m glad to hear your husbands was just SK and hopefully mine are as well, this has helped to ease my mind for now until my appointment. Thank you! 😊

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JosieMay1970 · 31/05/2023 20:55

I have an update, appointment booked and will update when I find out more

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Twinsmummy1812 · 03/06/2023 16:31

Good luck @JosieMay1970 !

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