My boyfriend has two new raised freckles/moles on his back. Please read for details! Could they be cancerous?
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It's really hard to 'diagnose' from a computer - so try this - and also skin cancer isn't always caused by sun expsoure.  :)  Have him see a dr or a dermatologist to rule it out and put your minds at ease though.  :)  I know very fair skinned folks have to be checked at least once a year (personal experience), so it'll be good for him to go.  But here are some good guidelines.\n\nThe ABCs of melanoma\n\nA is for "asymmetry" - When you're looking at moles, you want to tell your doctor or dermatologist about moles that are asymmetric, or unevenly shaped and not the same size on all sides. \n\nB is for "border irregularity" - suspicious moles have an irregular shape or fade into the background. \n\nC is for "color" - check for moles that are more than one color. An even dark brown is considered normal. But moles that have multiple colors in them or black, red, white or pink moles are more worrisome. \n\nD is for "diameter" - Moles greater than six millimeters, which is about the size of a pencil eraser, should be examined. \n\nE is for "evolving" - Some experts are now adding a letter to the ABCs, which is an E for "evolving." Any changes you notice over time in a mole or a skin lesion with respect to size, color and shape should be evaluated promptly by your dermatologist. If a mole is changing color or shape or it's smaller than a pencil eraser diameter and getting bigger, it should be examined by a dermatologist. Other changes in moles like inflammation, pain, crusting or bleeding should also be examined, but not all changes in moles mean it's malignant melanoma.
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If you had a biopsy, you probably have a qualified doctor.  Age spots are a pretty vague term.  The biopsy should give you the diagnosis.  These scabby lesions may be something called actinic keratosis which is not a cancer.  The good news is that skin cancers that are scabby are not the kind that spread.  They slowly grow in one place.  I would wait 3 months.  If the area is getting worse, see another doctor for a second opinion.  Good luck!
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I've had a few moles removed. I had two sliced off and that was quite easy and didn't leave much of a scar - just a white spot. The other two I had cut out and that was less easy but still nothing major. My Mum had a melanoma removed. She has a big hole in her leg but fortunately it hadn't spread. Get any moles you're vaguely worried about off and then you won't have to worry about them developing into something nasty later.
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The warts can be froze off. Not sure about the brown spots-are they flat like freckles or bumpy like moles?Warts can return tho the 1 I had removed 25 years ago never came back.Since I don't know about what the brown spots are I cant comment-other then to ask...are they that noticeable that they make you feel uncomfortable? Then by all means get them removed. Good luck.
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Registered Nurse here; Any change in mole, enlargement, change of color, texture, scab formation, etc.  Should immediately be evaluated by a dermatologist.  It could be cancer, however the odds are in your favor that it is not, however one never knows.  That's why it is so very important for a physician to evaluate this mole,  Dermatologist can sometimes tell just by the shape, color, etc, that it's of no significance, however if there is a question they will either biopsy it or remove it, either way it's sent for a pathology report to determine what type of cell growth is exhibited.  Please get it checked ASAP, and thanks for the opportunity to address such a well worded and important question.
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macro-lobulated mass, I pressume you mean.\n\nThis is bad, it is likely cancer.  Tissue is the issue, no answer until they have a tissue diagnosis.  If he smokes, then it is likely very bad news.\n\nBiopsy is everything, but odds are not great.  Anything other than cancer is going to have a pretty good prognosis, and thus not worth discussing until the biopsy is done.
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I have seen cancer start with a small pimple like bump on the inside of the cheek.  If concerned seek advise from your doctor or denist.
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I would consult a dermatologist or two.\nIt would think it would be dependent not only the circumference of the mole, but the depth of it as well that would need to be removed.\n\nAsk an experience doctor of dermatology.
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My husband had a black mole on his face, about 3mm in \ncircumference and about 1mm thick.  The dermatologist\ncharged $250 and got rid of five or six of his other spots.  Local anesthetics and stitches on the mole was required. Plus, the check up a month later was free.\n\nIf your mole is unusally wide and thick, with uneven roughness, check with a licensed doctor to make sure it's not symptoms of a serious skin disease.  If you go to\none of those shady places that operate without a medical\nlicense (which exists in major US cities), the cost will be considerably less but they sure\nwould not have malpractice insurance...
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Don't worry. I had acne all over my face. Yeah I was traumatised and wouldn't leave the house much, I was also depressed. Then i finally got the medical help i needed and everything is lovely now. Hardly any spots and a sexy boyfriend too. You should go to the docs and ask for something. They do various lotions and creams and tablets and things, and are, in my experience, very helpful. Now, to actually answer your question. Spots are natural so don't worry. If the person cant see past a few spots then they are going to have to cut out most of the population from their 'potential partners' list. However, if you are spotty because you just don't wash enough, or wash properly. I have no sympathy for you :-P It's hard to answer your question because some people have specific things they just aren't attracted to, like erm, a certain hair colour or something. Some people (especially those who don't have perfect skin themselves) won't be bothered by a whole army of spots camped out on your body, whilst others just won't like it. My bf gets bad spots on his back, and I squeeze them as punishment when he misbehaves, so I'm glad he has a few, because it gives me a way to keep him in line! Apologies for the waffling, I've had 3 cups of coffee this hour! x
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What you could do is use a strong sunblock, it will stop new ones from appearing and the old ones will eventually fade away. It is not 100% efrfective, but since you dont have a lot, it might work well on you.\n\nI personally think freckles are hot
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SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER\n\nAny growth of mark on the skin that has changed or grown in size may indicate the presence of skin cancer. If you detect any of the following, you should be promptly examined by your physician:\n\nA new growth on the skin that does not disappear in four to six weeks. \nAny growing skin lesion that turns pearly, translucent, brown, black or multicolored. \nA mole, birthmark or beauty mark that increases in size, changes color or texture or becomes irregular in outline. \nAn open sore or wound that refuses to heal, persists for more than four weeks or heals and later reopens. \nAny skin spot or growth that continues to itch, hurt, crust over, form a scab, erode or bleed for several weeks. Many skin growths may look like skin cancer, but not all are malignant. Any suspicious-looking growth should be discussed with a family physician or dermatologist.
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It really is nothing to worry about. The pain will come and go until it doesn't bother you anymore. It's not cancer. If you are worried about that try shining a flashlight through it. It will be clear because it is a fluid filled sack. Nothing more. Cancer shows up dark instead of clear because it is tissue. You can still have kids, no problems. As a matter of fact I have a four month old. If the pain bothers you, masturbate to release the pressure. It does help believe it or not. I've been dealing with these since I was 18, ten years ago. Mine is about the size of a jellybean now. There is a surgery to remove them, but I'm not going to have it unless it starts bothering me. It's mostly just cosmetic. This is not a big deal.
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Nah I don't believe they're caused by cancer...However, I believe it can be caused from some type of infection in your body. At least that's what my aunt told me, & I know she use to get them quite often...but I'm no Dr., nor have I had them...so I'm just going by what I've been told...Maybe you should do some research on them, or go see your Dr. & see what may be causing them.\n\nGood luck!!
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I would definately have it checked out, but I wouldn't be worried about it.  Sometimes that happens for no apparent reason.  When the first mole was removed it was sent out to a lab so the Dr. knew is was fine.  For piece of mind you should have it checked and have the Dr. explain to you whats going on.
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I have seen them light up when there is inflammation present. I would expect that they would be larger if they were malignant. Given your history, I think it is important to biopsy and treat this as a malignancy until proven otherwise. Hopefully, you will be a false positive. Good luck with your biopsy.
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Yes, but I would suggest that you have it removed by a plastic surgeon or at the very least by a dermatologist. I feel this way because this is your face we are talking about not somewhere that you wouldn't notice. Have you ever thought that if your mole is small that perhaps it's cute on you, I have a friend who has a small one and it wouldn't be the same if she had it removed. Some people consider moles as a sign of beauty. I don't mean the large ones with hair growing out of them. UGH! Best of luck, whatever your decision may be.