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How To Check Your Skin
Most of us have at least a few moles on our body, but many people are completely covered by them. Although very few moles are problematic, it’s important to be aware of any changes in your moles. Dr Jessen’s guide explains all you need to know about what to look out for, as well as providing advice on how to protect your skin and moles.
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hey. Im 15 and i have a lump on the inside of one of my thighs. its been there for a few months now and well im not sure what it is. I fell one day and it started to bleed but the skind didnt break. shoud i be worried about this?
hi im 14 and i have a few moles on my back.
they are normal but about a year ago a pale white ring formed around some.
is that normal?
Hi my son is 7 and has between 20 and 30 moles over is body more just keep appearing he has some very large ones and some are dark in colour,he's caught 3 of is moles and they bleed a lot should i be worried about the amount of moles he has for is age.
i am 18 and on the bottom of my back there is a mole it has been there 3 years but recently i noticed it had raised,gone red round the outside and the colour is black/purple and hurts when touched!
Hi I have a mole on my neck that has been there for as long as i can remember, it was just a normal mole up until about 2 years ago when a hair started to grow in it, now there is about 6 hairs that grow from it. should i get it checked out.
What is the best way to keep spots away!
I am 11 years old and have lots of spots, wot is the best way to keep them away!
I wash twice a day and cleanse my face with "Clean and Clear Deep Cleansing Lotion"!
They disappear for about 6 hours and then reappear later through the day.
hi i am 13 and have a few moles there and about but i have one particular one on the front of my body. I have not seen it grow or turn reddish but it looks like it has a small shade of black in the centre. It has also got a ragged edge that looks uneven around the outside. Does this sound worth getting a check up or leaving it?
I had a mole removed from my leg, and have now been waiting 7 weeks for a result.
You said that "if" detected easy it will stop tumors spreading, so why does it take so long to let people know if they are in the clear or not.
Im worried but the hospital refuses to give me any answers.. so what do i do
like every person i get a random itch then it goes away. but sometimes when i get an itcvh i scrath it then a while later it turns into a red, hot rash with little spots in it. i get it on my chest between my boobs mostly and recently on my forearms. it get really anoying and doesnt look good at all ! Please Help!
I'm 14 and i have two moles above my lip just underneath my nose and i had them removed last year at the doctors because i was getting worried and they have appeared again. do you think i should leave it or get them removed once again?