Mole??

[kymbill]

Hi,

I am 38 yrs old and have develop this new skin growth over the last year or so.  I have A LOT of moles, it is hereditary.  But no skin cancer within my family. The growth began somewhat like a pimple, but would only pop a little bit.  It would get red and scabbed after persistent picking.  But now it is very soft, roundish, slightly elevated and has a reddish uniform color.  I have had others like this come and go around the jaw line, under the earlobes, and around the hair line on the neck.  But this one has persisted.  I am a terrible hypochondriac and am beginning to worry about this.  Thank you for your time in reviewing this.

PS..I have read that moles do not develop after a certain age, but my mom, my aunt and I continue to develop new ones.



Thanks Again,
kymbill

[boschic]

I have OCD over a lot of diseases and other things but recently I have been obsessing over skin cancer. I am 20 years old pretty fair but not pale and has light brown hair with hazel eyes. I have had my share of sunburns, not too many as a kid, but usually tan. Melanoma doesn't run in my family and my doctor checked some of my moles (I have a very few) and said there is nothing to worry about but I am terrified because I did have a severe blistering sunburn a couple times through out my teen years and maybe 2 as a child. I know I am at a high risk and I read about people dying from melanoma and I really need some peace of mind. Right now I am convinced I am going to die from this.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Moles continue to develop through age 40 or 50.  If you say your growth "would only pop a little bit," this means that you are popping it.  Please don't do that, let any inflammation subside, and let a skin doctor take a look.  Since you have so many moles you ought to have them checked regularly anyway, for peace of mind and general care.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

[kymbill]

I forgot to add that the skin growth is located under my chin.