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What Are Symptoms Of Metastatic Melanomawhen?

I have a purplish mole like spot on the side of my chest. It has a blood vain color. I m not 100% sure but I think it used to be clear to very light in color. I am very fair skined and do not expose my skin to the sun. My brother was diagnosed with Metastatic melanomawhen he was my age(46) is this something I should be worried about?
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
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Hi.
I can understand your concerns regarding the appearance of purplish mole like spot on the chest.

The first sign of melanoma is typically a new spot on the skin, or a change in the size, shape or color of an existing mole.

The 'ABCDE' method may help you determine whether an abnormal skin growth may be melanoma:

Asymmetry: The mole has an irregular shape.
Border: The edge is not smooth, but irregular or notched.
Color: The mole has uneven shading or dark spots.
Diameter: The spot is larger than the size of a pencil eraser.
Evolving or Elevation: The spot is changing in size, shape or texture.

Melanomas may also develop in areas that are usually hidden from the sun. In addition to examining the legs, trunk, arms, face and neck, it is important to look at the areas between the toes, underneath fingernails and toenails, on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, the genitals and even the eyes.

I recommend you to be examined by a dermatologist to make sure that the mole in question is not a melanoma.

Hope I have answered your query.
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What Are Symptoms Of Metastatic Melanomawhen?

Hi. I can understand your concerns regarding the appearance of purplish mole like spot on the chest. The first sign of melanoma is typically a new spot on the skin, or a change in the size, shape or color of an existing mole. The ABCDE method may help you determine whether an abnormal skin growth may be melanoma: Asymmetry: The mole has an irregular shape. Border: The edge is not smooth, but irregular or notched. Color: The mole has uneven shading or dark spots. Diameter: The spot is larger than the size of a pencil eraser. Evolving or Elevation: The spot is changing in size, shape or texture. Melanomas may also develop in areas that are usually hidden from the sun. In addition to examining the legs, trunk, arms, face and neck, it is important to look at the areas between the toes, underneath fingernails and toenails, on the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, the genitals and even the eyes. I recommend you to be examined by a dermatologist to make sure that the mole in question is not a melanoma. Hope I have answered your query.