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I just discovered a small (~1.5mm) black bump on my abdomen yesterday. It is slightly raised and the skin surrounding it is red (~2mm on one side and ~1 on the other. I can't remember if there was a small mole there before or not. At first I thought it was a blood blister, although I don't know what would have caused it. Then I did some searching and read about nodular melanoma, which is often mistaken for a blood blister, and is a bad thing to get. I'm pretty scared right now.
I'm a 36 year old caucasion male. I have dark hair and brown eyes, and am not particularly light skinned. I avoid the sun as much as possible now but I have had a few bad sunburns when I was young and foolish, although I don't remember any of them being on my abdomen
I am pretty scared about this. I know nodular melanoma is bad, even when its small. I have taken some pictures of the spot and can provide them if necessary. I appreciate any information you can provide for me.
Unfortunately it is not a good idea to diagnose anything like this by description and photos alone. I do strongly suggest that you let a dermatologist (skin dr.) check it ASAP to be on the safe side! But it may turn out to be nothing of importance, but why take any risk?!
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| Comment | Thanks for the advice. I followed up in the forum so the public could see the outcome as well. My "bump" turned out to be a scab and flaked off, so it looks like I got worried over nothing. I apprecieate you spending the time to use this forum to help the public. Its a great thing you are doing. | ||
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