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What Causes Sudden Appearance Of Lots Of Moles?
Question: I am 33 and i keep getting new moles all over at least i think they are moles. They are small look like someone dotted my skin with a marker. They are black or really dark brown. I have not been out in sun or tanned in a bed. The only thing is about a month ago now i had 4 ct scans and a nuclear stress test in less than a months time. Im concerned if that much radiation could cause melenoma. They just popped up all over my arms, legs, belly, and even my butt. Any other explanation for them? Should i get them biopsied even though they are small or is melenoma always bigger?
Brief Answer:
See a dermatologist for your peace of mind.
Detailed Answer:
As far as I can see from the picture you attached, these freckles/moles don't look concerning. However, seeing them in a picture is never as good as seeing them in person and being able to palpate them and look at each up close.
But I think you should go see a dermatologist and have a good, thorough skin survey. My reason for saying this is because it is unusual to get many new moles in adulthood.
Sometimes we use an "ABCD" mnemonic for the features of moles that are concerning:
Asymmetry - the mole is not round and even.
Irregular Borders - the edges are not well defined.
Color is not regular - may have multiple colors within the same mole.
Diameter - usually larger than a pencil eraser.
Evolving - getting smaller or larger, changing color, itching or bleeding, becoming raised.
It doesn't look like yours are concerning for the ABCD signs, but they are new and you are 33 which is not a typical age to get them in non-sun exposed areas, so go get them checked in person and you'll have better peace of mind. If you see any of them changing or growing - get in to see your doctor quickly. Otherwise I think you have time to wait to see a dermatologist.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if I can clarify further.
See a dermatologist for your peace of mind.
Detailed Answer:
As far as I can see from the picture you attached, these freckles/moles don't look concerning. However, seeing them in a picture is never as good as seeing them in person and being able to palpate them and look at each up close.
But I think you should go see a dermatologist and have a good, thorough skin survey. My reason for saying this is because it is unusual to get many new moles in adulthood.
Sometimes we use an "ABCD" mnemonic for the features of moles that are concerning:
Asymmetry - the mole is not round and even.
Irregular Borders - the edges are not well defined.
Color is not regular - may have multiple colors within the same mole.
Diameter - usually larger than a pencil eraser.
Evolving - getting smaller or larger, changing color, itching or bleeding, becoming raised.
It doesn't look like yours are concerning for the ABCD signs, but they are new and you are 33 which is not a typical age to get them in non-sun exposed areas, so go get them checked in person and you'll have better peace of mind. If you see any of them changing or growing - get in to see your doctor quickly. Otherwise I think you have time to wait to see a dermatologist.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if I can clarify further.
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