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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Nodular Melanoma
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Nodular Melanoma
by AnnieBannanie, Sep 22, 2005 12:00AM
I am a 46 year old female with a grandmother who died of melanoma. I have other risk factors including fair skin, green eyes and multilple dysplastic nevi, which have all been removed. About a six weeks ago I noticed what looked like a solid black hard blood blister the size of a pinhead on my torso. It apparently dissolved, then came back twice since then. It's back again and about 1/16" in diameter, shiny slightly raised and hard. So, I did some research online and was horrified because I'm concerned this could be nodular melanoma after reading descriptions on line.
Given the fact this has dissappeared 2x is that a likely scenario? If it is nodular melanoma, are the chances good that I caught it early enough with it still being so small? I am very worried because of my family history and heightened awareness of melanoma. Thank you.
Given the fact this has dissappeared 2x is that a likely scenario? If it is nodular melanoma, are the chances good that I caught it early enough with it still being so small? I am very worried because of my family history and heightened awareness of melanoma. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 23, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 23, 2005 12:00AM
Your worry is understandable, but melanomas don't come and go. My guess would be that this was a blister of some sort, perhaps brought on by a pinch or scratch. I suggest you leave it alone and show a doctor. If the doctor can't find it, then it wasn't a melanoma.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (4)
by mdandva, Dec 12, 2005 12:00AM
I'm experiencing the same thing on my right quad. I have a spot that seems to blister up every now and then and looks like a cherry angioma and then after a few days goes away. About 10 days ago, it happened again and it seemed like it happened overnight or I just hadn't noticed. However this time, it looks black (though I guess it could be dried blood), is about 3/16 inch wide in diameter and is surrounded by what looks like a circular bruise that is 5/8" in diameter. I'm a little concerned with this event because it hasn't changed in 10 days and the surrounding redness has grown somewhat since day 1.
by mdandva, Dec 12, 2005 12:00AM
I'm experiencing the same thing on my right quad. I have a spot that seems to blister up every now and then and looks like a cherry angioma and then after a few days goes away. About 10 days ago, it happened again and it seemed like it happened overnight or I just hadn't noticed. However this time, it looks black (though I guess it could be dried blood), is about 3/16 inch wide in diameter and is surrounded by what looks like a circular bruise that is 5/8" in diameter. I'm a little concerned with this event because it hasn't changed in 10 days and the surrounding redness has grown somewhat since day 1.
by mdandva, Dec 12, 2005 12:00AM
I'm experiencing the same thing on my right quad. I have a spot that seems to blister up every now and then and looks like a cherry angioma and then after a few days goes away. About 10 days ago, it happened again and it seemed like it happened overnight or I just hadn't noticed. However this time, it looks black (though I guess it could be dried blood), is about 3/16 inch wide in diameter and is surrounded by what looks like a circular bruise that is 5/8" in diameter. I'm a little concerned with this event because it hasn't changed in 10 days and the surrounding redness has grown somewhat since day 1.
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