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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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Hi,i am 30yrs old the skin around my vagina has been getting darker. I am a very clean person but I don't understand why it keeps getting darker. Could you pleas help me. i'm embarrassed to show the doctor and to to my partner. What could it be.
hi, i used sunbeds for about a year a few years ago probrobly abot 12 times over the year. i have noticed one of my moles under my arm does look slightly darker than before, and im not sure if i have any new moles i think i have but am not sure if im just being paranoid. should i go to gp? feel as if i would be wasting an appointment that someone else could have x
hey, I have alot of moles all over my body and a raised mole on the side of my breast and a quite large dark mole on my pubic hair just above my vagina. should i get these checked out and could they be dangerous because of the places they are in?
Hi, Im 14 and have a lot of freckles on my face just like a normal freckly person, female and have a lot of moles on my back and a couple down my arms and shoulders. Some of them have changed shape and a couple have a darker bit in the middle of them and every so often may itch but not regularly and sometimes feel a bit raised. However, me and my family aren't sure if its because i'm growing, i would really appreciate some advice back please. I don't want to goto my GP and be wasting their time. x
It is not silly and you wont be wasting their time at a GP if you are concerned. I had 3 moles removed last year and it has not left me a scar. Go check them out :) Best with everything!
Hi, i have just turned 40, since i was a child i had quite a lot of moles on my arms. I have just noticed about 10 appearing on my legs, and quite a few on my chest, it is as if they spring up over night. I had 2 removed off my back a number of years ago, they were benign. Should i be concerned, i really would appreciate some advice as i am really concerned about them, but dont want to go to my GP with something silly like this.
dose it leave a scar having moles removed and what happens after.
yes it does leave a prett big scar in comparison to the mole thats being removed but its better to be safe than sorry.
Hi I am 15, and i have just noticed a mole on the side of my boob. I'm not sure if it was there before but i have never noticed it. It is darker in the centre and lighter around it, on the edge there is a thin and slightly darker line round it.. could it be cancerous or is it dangerous in any way? I am really concerned :|
I noticed a lot of mucus in my stools and I have a lot of wimd and my stools are mostly very soft, long and thin. My doctor referred me to hospital and I had a colonoscopy which did not show any problem. The situation continues, I get a sudden urge and have to rush to loo. I wear pads all the time as I can pass mucus at any time . I cannot control it.
Hi, Recently I became very self aware of my body. My back, forearms, upper arms and neck are either covered in moles or have a few moles scattered here and there. I tried a product off the internet to remove the moles. It appears to have worked but has caused me great stress. Some moles remain and some have become red and inflamed, and some have been removed completely. I also have sun damage spots on the right side of my neck. I have become OBSESSED about my skin and now my parents are forcing me to see a psychiatrist as they believe theres is nothing wrong with me physically but rather mentally. Everyday is a struggle
i am 13 and i have a huge mole on my elbow and my knee and it is really embarrassing is this normal because i have had it ever since i was borrn
Hi, I'm 17 and I had a big mole on my hips since I was born. I got it caught on a tight pair of jeans and it began to bleed. I booked an appointment at the dotor and they checked if it was cancerous, which it wasnt then i decided to get it removed. The procegure doesn't hurt and and takes 15 minutes. If your mole is really a problem, consider it. Hope I helped.
i have a huge one on my elbow too and ive had it since i was little too (: nothing to worry about i've seen my GP xx