skin cancer melanoma images
I am worried…?
I’ve had a mole on my forearm for my entire life (not sure if it was there when I was born, but probably not!) It’s not really changed, but has some of the ABCDE characteristics. For example, sort-of assymetrical, irregular border (but an ovalish shape), color is pretty much the same but a bit lighter in the middle. Diameter is smaller than a pencil eraser, and it is elavated, but always has been and hasn’t changed.
This picture looks quite a lot like my mole: http://www.skincancer.org/images/stories/dysplastic_nevi/d_nev_5.jpg
Should I get it checked out/removed, or am I fine right now? My family have always had atypical moles, but nobody in my family that I know of have developed skin cancer. I’m thirteen, can melanoma occur at this age?
Its unusual in such a young person but you need to get it looked at by a doctor to put your mind at rest. you are obviously worried about it! Talk to your mum, explain your worries and ask if she will take you to the doctor about it.
If you love her, check her skin
