Should I See My Doctor?

[EmmyJN]

Originally, I posted this under Dermatology, but someone who replied told me to check up here. The following (in between the ----) is my original post:

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In 2009, I had a dermal fibrous hisitiocytoma removed from my right arm. It started as a brown dot, and grew in to a lump that was about half and inch, and brown-purple in color, like a bruise. It was benign, but I was told to watch my skin for anything weird going on. The tumor has only a 30% chance of recurrence. The doctor said to watch sun exposure, which I did.

Now, I've noticed a brown spot next to my ear, under the hair line, on the right side. It's about the size of a pencil eraser and dark brown. One part is kind of round-ish, and the other part looks sort of lumpy, like a paint splatter. It's a little raised and doesn't hurt.

I would like to know what it could be and if I should see a doctor?

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I've also recently found out I have something wrong with my ovaries that has been caused liver pain, kidney pain, stomach pain, and nervous system problems. I have been blacking out and my electrolytes have been off. I don't know if this spot could be caused by my ovaries?

I would just like some answers, if anyone can provide any.

[EmmyJN]

Thank you so much :) I check in with a dermatologist once a year since the surgery, so I think I'll just wait until that appointment in May to talk to her, instead of moving the date closer.

Thanks again for the reassurence.

~ Em

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This brown growth can be a mole or a benign growth like seborrheic keratosis. Although it is found more commonly in elder age but sometimes can occur in young also. Relax, this type of growth is completely benign. However keep an eye on it. If you notice changes in it’s color, height, size or shape, you should have a dermatologist evaluate it. You also should have it checked if it bleeds, oozes, itches, appear scaly, or become tender or painful.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.