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Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems

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by mc13, Oct 10, 2007 02:29PM

Tags: Cancer, dermatology, Skin Cancer, cyst, mole, pigmented

Hello-

I am a 25 year old male in good health...I have not over exposed to the sun, however, I have an issue on my upper back that I am concerned about. The spot in question is a bluish/ black raised bump on my upper back. It seems to me to be uniformly oval in shape and about 5-8 mm large and is hard feeling. I am wondering if this is cause for serious concern. Please let me know ASAP.

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by Alan Rockoff, MD

, Oct 11, 2007 04:50AM

To: mc13

I can't let you know, because I haven't seen it. The odds are that this is a mole, and of no serious concern. It could be an unimportant cyst as well. But pigmented spots can only be diagnosed in person. Please arrange to have this done.

Thanks.

Dr. Rockoff

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