I have a black spot on my arm... weirdest thing...

redqueen

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:19 PM
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I have a black spot on my arm... weirdest thing...

I've never seen anything like it... looks kinda like a scab only it's not hard and crusty, and it's almost completely black. It's a bit firm under the surface, kinda like a scar.

It doesn't hurt or anything. I think I need to see a doctor.

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trof

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:21 PM
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1. See a dermatologist.

ASAP

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Floogeldy

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:23 PM
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2. Flesh eating bacteria?

???

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The Traveler

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:23 PM
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3. Immediately. Tomorrow, latest.

I haven't a clue as to what it might be ... but you really need to find out ASAP. No flirtin' with melanoma or anything like that, darlin'. :)

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nothingshocksmeanymore

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:24 PM
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4. Yes see a dr

Get it removed and biopsied...might be nothing...might be something...what makes a nothing into a something is not getting it taken care of. Skin cancers are the easiest thing to treat quickly.

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achtung_circus

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:24 PM
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5. See your doctor. Now. nt

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Zomby Woof

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:25 PM
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6. Although I have no idea what it is

I would DEFINITELY get it checked out. Any type of new coloration of the skin is a good reason to be diagnosed. Since it is unlike anything you have had, that is good enough reason.

But please don't worry... odds are it is treatable if it is anything unusual.

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redqueen

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:26 PM
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7. Awww thanks you guys...

I'm definitely seeing one tomorrow.

DUers are the bestest!

:loveya:

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Spinzonner

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:48 PM
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8. If it grows in size at all, go immediately, don't wait

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TrogL

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:54 PM
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9. Run to a doctor ASAP

Does it look like any of these? (half way down the page)

http://www.cancerresearch.org/melanomabook.html

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redqueen

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:58 PM
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11. Yeesh...

Edited on Tue Aug-23-05 06:00 PM by redqueen

:(

I don't like this comparing it to those things... not good!

Soonest I can get in is Thursday. It's driving me nuts already.

I doubt it's cancerous though because I only noticed it this morning... it can't pop up that fast, can it?

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TrogL

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Tue Aug-23-05 06:00 PM
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13. Oh yes it can

I had to have one removed by the doctor. It grew to 3 mm in a couple of days.

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redqueen

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Tue Aug-23-05 06:00 PM
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14. Aww crap.

Well... Thursday's the soonest I can get in... maybe I should look for another dermatologist...

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trof

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Tue Aug-23-05 06:02 PM
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15. I think Thursday's soon enough.

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YellowRubberDuckie

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:56 PM
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10. Have you tried to wash it off?

Maybe it's black bean juice that has dried or maybe dark chocolate?! Try this before spending all that money at the doctor's office. :evilgrin:
Duckie

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redqueen

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Tue Aug-23-05 05:58 PM
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12. Awwwww

Yeah... in fact I noticed it in the shower!

It feels funny (to the touch... no irritation) and it seems to be getting blacker... so...

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UncleSepp

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Tue Aug-23-05 06:10 PM
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16. LOL True story...

My dad is currently being treated for multiple melanoma. Not in general a funny situation, but...

He went into the doctor to have a few new sites removed and biopsied, and the nurse found more black lumps. One was big, and had apparently popped up overnight! Well, she was rubbing it with alcohol before cutting it, and it CAME OFF IN HER HAND!

The nurse freaked out and got the doctor, thinking something had seriously gone awry. The doctor looked at it, and then finally they figured out what had happened...

It was black silicone. Dad had been fixing a seal around a boat windshield earlier that day and some had gotten stuck on his skin.

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