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What Causes Black Patches On The Inner Labia While Treating Melanoma?
Question: Hello, i have had melanoma removed a few years ago (under breast). I use a tanning bed, naked. The other day when i was, um, cleaning/trimming up my vaginal area, i noticed i have a couple of black patches on the inner labia (if that is the right term). No pain at all, not raised. Could this be melanoma from tanning in the nude? (I am 48 and have been tanning on and off since i was a teenager). Dont want to have to go to dr if it is a normal thing. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Can be a harmless pigmentation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The black patches that you have noticed could be due to pigmentation also. If the area of pigmentation is not increasing or the margins are regular then there is no need to be worried. It is best to keep the area covered while tanning to avoid any increase in pigmentation in the area. However biopsy is the only way to rule out melanoma for sure.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Can be a harmless pigmentation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The black patches that you have noticed could be due to pigmentation also. If the area of pigmentation is not increasing or the margins are regular then there is no need to be worried. It is best to keep the area covered while tanning to avoid any increase in pigmentation in the area. However biopsy is the only way to rule out melanoma for sure.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. I guess i will keep an eye on it and mention it to my doctor at my next check up.
Brief Answer:
Yes. That will be most appropriate.
Detailed Answer:
It will be best to do a self monitoring.
Regards.
Yes. That will be most appropriate.
Detailed Answer:
It will be best to do a self monitoring.
Regards.
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