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Does this look like I need to see a doctor?

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marigold1593 · 10/06/2024 14:04

It's on my forehead and I've had it for a while. I've always had a lot of moles and now age spots ( I'm 71)
My daughter saw it and freaked out!
The thing is, it's very difficult for me to get a doctors appointment and even to travel 5 miles to the surgery, so I'd rather not go.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!

Does this look like I need to see a doctor?
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Bignanna · 10/06/2024 14:06

marigold1593 · 10/06/2024 14:04

It's on my forehead and I've had it for a while. I've always had a lot of moles and now age spots ( I'm 71)
My daughter saw it and freaked out!
The thing is, it's very difficult for me to get a doctors appointment and even to travel 5 miles to the surgery, so I'd rather not go.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!

It might just be a keratosis, but I’d get it checked just to be sure. Perhaps email the photo to your GP surgery ?

TraitorsGate · 10/06/2024 14:07

I'd get that checked, you could try an e consult and attach a photo if your gp has that service,

marigold1593 · 10/06/2024 14:30

I've looked up keratosis and it does look similar.
However, I'm going to try and make an appointment tomorrow as I also have a spot on my nose that doesn't look right.
Thank you both for your answers!
@TraitorsGate I may be able to send an image, I'll see what the surgery says!

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MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 10/06/2024 14:47

Both my dh and I have had skin cancer this year, please get it checked. I only went about mine as dh had had it and it didn't present as you'd think cancer would.

Myfluffyblanket · 10/06/2024 21:37

Even if it does turn out to be dodgy there is very efficacious chemotherapy cream available . I have had two malignant skin things diagnosed by the GP at the surgery and resolved with Efudix within six weeks .

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