Warts & Moles
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Melenoma Skin Cancer
Asked by J.F. from Dallas
on April 27, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with melenoma skin cancer. It runs on my Dads side of family. I have several moles on my back that have been there all ...
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- Hi J., First, don't worry. I had melanomma when I was 23, which was 20 years ago. Here's what I suggest. Go to an oncologist that specializes in melanomma. Forg...
- here is the best website I have found that has anything melanoma related. it is a great resource and great comfort knowing there are people who have been there, and y...
- Please don't worry unless there is a reason to worry. My mom just went through this in December. She had a mole that she had been watching for several months and final...
Has Anyone Experienced This Skin Condition?
Asked by L.D. from Grand Rapids
on May 20, 2009
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Hi Moms!
Has anyone experienced molluscum contagiosum in their kids. My son has had bumps on his skin. Pediatrician "froze" them off a couple months ago. He said t...
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- My 3 1/2 year old has this we call them bumps. Our ped perscribed an acne gel (can't remember the name right now) that we used on them 3 times a week. She started ou...
- Hi L., I would consider taking your son for a second opinion. I know lots of meds are used for different conditions but the Tagament (Cimetidine) is something I tak...
- L., I was not aware of molluscum contagiosum...so did a search on it to see, if nothing else, I could find a Tagamet connection. To the point...I could not. Persona...
Should I Take Her to the Doctor? Skin Question.
Asked by B.S. from Columbia
on December 6, 2006
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My daughter showed up with a small cyst-like area under her arm about 2 weeks ago. I have recently noticed that it has turned red around it, and there are three sacs ...
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- I would take her to the doctor. If it looks like a boil it could be a staph infection which is very contagious and can be difficult to treat. I have heard that, at l...
- It sounds like Molluscom to me. My 3 year old has had it for about 2 years. It's a wart-like virus. It is VERY contagious and is spread through children for the most p...
- I have never heard of anything like this. I would take her to the Dr. I figure it is better safe than sorry. I have 2 boys and we are always at the ER or Dr. It is no ...
Advice on Skin Cancer
Asked by S.S. from Lake Charles
on February 18, 2008
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I am planning on calling the Dermatologist tomorrow morning, but am just wondering if anyone out there knows what this bump on my face might be. I have had this bump ...
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- I can't tell you what it is, however I have the same type of thing by my ear. It is not very large, but if I scratch it accidentally it will bleed like crazy, I mean ...
- S., Call the dermatoligist and tell them it's an emergency. See about this immediately! N.
- Is it really hard around it? The reason I ask is because of the staph infection that is so bad now. I have battled it for months with my 3 kids. The only thing that...
New Mole...
Asked by J.H. from Oklahoma City
on April 9, 2010
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I have quite a few moles, none to big or different looking, but i found a new one on my head right next to the part in my hair. It's about the size of a pencil eraser ...
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- I agree, see if you can find a free screening center in your area by googling it or by calling the local clinics and hospitals. I too am always worried about skin ca...
- Many hospitals have FREE skin cancer screenings....please see if you can find one in your area!
- My Dr. said not to worry about moles unless they have grown bigger than a pencil eraser, have multiple colors and irregular edges. If your mole has those symptoms, bi...
"Skin Tag on 11 Yr Old"
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on May 30, 2008
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My 11 yr old has a skin tag on his neck and has recently started asking if he could have it removed. His Dr looked at it and did tell us that he could burn it off. He ...
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- Two great ideas that actually work. (I have skin tags too, and these have worked for me.) One: You can tie a piece of thread around the base of the skin tag, thus...
- Sorry I don't have a home remedy, but my daughter had a birthmark on her neck that looked like a love bite. I had it lasered off around the same age as your son and t...
- I think that you should have it tested to see if its cancer or if it is just a tag...take him soon. you can get those things from lots of sun and some are cancerous......
Seeking Help for Son's Skin Condition
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on October 7, 2008
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My son has had a rash with little bumps on the side of his chest for over a year now. His pediatrician said that it is a skin condition called Molluscum Contagiosum a...
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- I asked my dermatologist about this condition this summer since my pediatrician kept saying, "It will go away on it's own."......and it didn't. My dermatologist said ...
- Never heard of the condition, but try this, it's simple and all natural, put a cup of baking soda in his bath water...it was the only thing that helped by dauther, who...
- My friend's son had this condition. One pedi told her that it would go away on its own, another told her to have them burned off. Her son was 7, no way was she going t...
Burning Mole
Asked by T.N. from Detroit
on January 2, 2009
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I have had a mole on my leg for as long as I can remember but lately when it's touched it burns really bad.. what could be causing a mole to burn.. I've never heard of...
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- Hi T., I've had many moles removed. When I had my first one taken off I was at the doctors for a check-up. I asked her if they should be removed and she did it at t...
- T., Changes in moles are very serious... cancer serious. And you should not put this off. Go directly to a dermatologist. It may be nothing, but since skin is your...
- T., If you haven't irritated this spot in anyway you should see a determatologist right away. I've had several moles removed and it isn't painful. They can do it ...
Looking for a Dermatologist for Myself and My Son for Skin Cancer?
Asked by G.M. from Chicago
on June 15, 2008
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My son has a dark brown mole on his hand that seems to have cropped up from nowhere. I do not remeber him having this before. He has had it for a few months, and I fee...
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- I see Allan Berk in Lake Forest. He is an interesting personality but an amazing dermatologist.and who cars about scars etc good luck J.
- Hi Gretchen:) As for your son...kids get new moles all of the time... they are not usually just born with them. They become more decorated as they get older. I know...
- Well, our dermatologist is in Elmhurst. Her name is Lori Shelnitz and she's really good. Her office is well managed (read: on time) and Dr. Shelnitz is the best. She a...
Bumps on Skin
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on October 6, 2008
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Hi there! So I meant to ask the Peditrician all these things at our 2 year check up with my daughter. Its so funny I had a list written out of all the things that I ...
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- Our 19 month old daughter has the same thing on her legs. When I asked about it when she was 15 months old & the doctor's assistant told me that it was a form of ecse...
- keratosis pilaris - use gentle exfoliation on skin to remove build-up of skin cells!
- Sounds like pilaris keratosis. You can find additional information by doing a search on the web. This usually targets the back of the arms and legs.
