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Is this melanoma

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laakhx · 27/08/2023 19:05

I have just seen new weird mark right at the top of my stomach.. I have extreme health anxiety and I will not be able to rest now I've seen this. I'm going on holiday on Wednesday and my doctors will be closed tomorrow! Please could someone tell me what this might be :(

Is this melanoma
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SlipSlidinAway · 27/08/2023 19:08

Looks like a harmless cafe au lait mark. They can appear suddenly. I'm no expert but it doesn't look like anything nasty.

AllSewnUp · 27/08/2023 19:13

Hey OP, not a doctor here.

But from the photo it looks like what I have on my eyelids and top of my hands.... Sparingly. Liver spots/ age spots. Basically discoloured patches of skin. I'm in my early 40's, and they started appearing a few years ago.

As I say, I'm not a doctor though, and would advise anyone with any skin changes to see their gp - for peace of mind more than anything

*edited for typo!

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laakhx · 27/08/2023 22:34

@SlipSlidinAway thank you this has made me feel less paranoid now Smile

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laakhx · 27/08/2023 22:35

@AllSewnUp hopefully it is just that ! Thank you, might still get it checked out just to be on the safe side, don't want to have it playing on my mind

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AllSewnUp · 27/08/2023 22:47

@laakhx yeah get it looked at by a professional. The chances are you will be absolutely fine, nothing to worry about. And enjoy your holiday!

Sunflowersinthewind · 27/08/2023 22:51

That's an age spot I think, I have been getting a few since turning 40

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