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Yes. The doctor will look at it. Either it needs to come off or it doesn’t; if it needs to come off you’ll have one of several procedures that range from mildly annoying to moderately painful. Chances are excellent that you’ll be fine. Staying on top of this stuff is the best way to maximize those chances. Good luck.
I had one on the side of one of my toes. They just remove and biopsy as a precaution. Even if it was cancerous - they’ve already removed it! Just had to keep a bandaid on it for 2 weeks.
I looked it up on webMD and it says you have 'no internet connectivity'
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I’m down the rabbit hole …
Dealt with this earlier this year. Try scheduling something directly with a dermatologist to save some time. Had to have it removed and a small skin graft. Mostly an annoyance because of wound management. Everything should be alright!
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Thank you for sharing, definitely helps me feel better!
My wife has had two melanomas removed. One on her foot and one on her leg. The first one was almost 20 years ago. I freaked out when she got the lab results back the first time but the dermatologist reassured us that it was going to be fine. Both times there was no additional treatment other than removal of the skin, no detrimental health effects, and no recurrence. You primary care MD might be able to tell you it's nothing but if they aren't sure they will send you to a dermatologist. I agree with others that going straight to a dermatologist is probably the fastest approach to getting this addressed.
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Thank you for sharing, definitely reassuring. I just found it and I regularly check my feet so it’s new.
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Also, when seeing a doctor, make sure they’re a real physician, not an NP or PA. They’re is a gigantic difference in knowledge and expertise. Even if you need to wait longer for an appointment, go see MD or DO.
Been there. Listen to the science. They will do a biopsy and next steps will depend on the results
I would also say go directly to a dermatologist and not a PCP- not that the PCP won’t be helpful but they likely will end up having to refer you to a dermatologist. I had a suspicious mole and my dermatologist had to remove it and then upon further inspection had to take out a slightly larger area to make sure everything was ok. Can be a little scary but if you catch it early you will be fine! Also not a bad idea to do a yearly checkup with a dermatologist :)
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Thanks for this! I’m in Canada so we need a referral from a PCP to go to a specialist which often takes quite long. Once we get the referral we can then go directly to them. If it takes too long I will leave the country to get private care.
What does the spot look like?
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It looks like a small bruise or blood blister on the ball of my foot but I read that melanomas can also take this form.
My mom had it on her foot growing up and I’ve had 4 removed from different parts. Most recently on my shoulder a couple of weeks ago. The biopsy is super easy and most of my removals has been as well. If you’re worried about scarring make sure to start treating it as soon as the skins closes and grab some silicone gel or silicone sheets. They are the only studied substance to reduce the appearance of scars.
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Thanks! That’s very helpful.
I had a bad mole removed in July after it was found at a routine appointment, took two appointments, minor stitching and now I just put mederma on the scar. I even removed my stitches myself to save myself from spending a third copay of $75 at the derm.
You’ll be fine!
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What does melanoma look like to you
I had a spot removed in 2012 from my back/shoulder blade area. The key is catching it early and getting it looked at so I dont thinking its as bad as you think. Early detection really is key.
It was a little painful (like I couldn't carry my purse or computer bag with my right arm because of the stitches) but now all thats left is a scar.
Early 👏 detection 👏saves👏 lives👏