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PLEASE HELP: Is this skin cancer?
An_244189 posted:
I have these weird patches of skin that are rough and scaly along my arms and legs; a patch on each arm and one on my left leg. They all feel different, and the patch on my leg feels kind of inflamed.[br>[br>This is the one on my leg: 
[br>[br>My left arm:[br>
[br>[br>My right:[br>
[br>[br>And the one that made me really scared, the crusty, used-to-be-red patch that is just a dark color now:[br>
[br>
[br>[br>That used to be reddish and crusty, but I picked it and now it just looks like that. Could it be squamous cell carcinoma? I've been doing some research about skin cancer symptoms and I'm not sure if these count.[br>[br>I've been having these for more than a couple of weeks, I think. I'm really scared but it's half past 1 in the morning where I live right now and I can't talk to anyone until the morning because my parents are still asleep. [br>[br>Your help would be very much appreciated. Thank you and please respond!
[br>[br>My left arm:[br>[br>[br>My right:[br>[br>[br>And the one that made me really scared, the crusty, used-to-be-red patch that is just a dark color now:[br>[br>[br>[br>That used to be reddish and crusty, but I picked it and now it just looks like that. Could it be squamous cell carcinoma? I've been doing some research about skin cancer symptoms and I'm not sure if these count.[br>[br>I've been having these for more than a couple of weeks, I think. I'm really scared but it's half past 1 in the morning where I live right now and I can't talk to anyone until the morning because my parents are still asleep. [br>[br>Your help would be very much appreciated. Thank you and please respond!2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:PLEASE HELP: Is this skin cancer?I have these weird patches of skin that are rough and scaly along my arms and legs; a patch on each arm and one on my left leg. They all feel different, and the patch on my leg feels kind of inflamed.[br>[br>This is the one on my leg: <img src=http://i42.tinypic.com/5met04.jpg class=post_img />[br>[br>My left arm:[br><img src=http://i40.tinypic.com/5wi6h3.jpg class=post_img />[br>[br>My right:[br><img src=http://i42.tinypic.com/33xcxg2.jpg class=post_img />[br>[br>And the one that made me really scared, the crusty, used-to-be-red patch that is just a dark color now:[br><img src=http://i43.tinypic.com/eskjyt.jpg class=post_img />[br><img src=http://i41.tinypic.com/34jaseg.jpg class=post_img />[br>[br>That used to be reddish and crusty, but I picked it and now it just looks like that. Could it be squamous cell carcinoma? I've been doing some research about skin cancer symptoms and I'm not sure if these count.[br>[br>I've been having these for more than a couple of weeks, I think. I'm really scared but it's half past 1 in the morning where I live right now and I can't talk to anyone until the morning because my parents are still asleep. [br>[br>Your help would be very much appreciated. Thank you and please respond!
millicentbash responded:
Hello,
I have posted here before and there are several professional medical people who are very helpful.
It sounds from your post that you are a younger person (you mention you live with your parents). There are a number of different things that can cause skin irritations and disorders. There is no way of knowing what is going on unless you talk to your parents and make an appointment with a doctor.
My amateur opinion, after having gone through all types of skin cancer, is by your description this seems to be more like an eczema or the beginning of psoriasis or some other skin problem that is systemic (meaning it is popping up on different parts of your body). But only a doctor would be able to really take a good look to diagnose it.
I hope this puts your mind at ease a little bit. None of my skin cancers looked like what you've photographed. But that is only me. For something like this you should not be afraid to show your mom or dad. If their response is not enough to calm your fears, then by all means go to your school nurse and see what they say. In the meantime, relax a bit. Talk to an adult who will take your fear seriously and make you an appt. to see the doctor.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, I know that at some point one of the professionals will post something here for you. I would follow their advice and take it one day at a time.
I have posted here before and there are several professional medical people who are very helpful.
It sounds from your post that you are a younger person (you mention you live with your parents). There are a number of different things that can cause skin irritations and disorders. There is no way of knowing what is going on unless you talk to your parents and make an appointment with a doctor.
My amateur opinion, after having gone through all types of skin cancer, is by your description this seems to be more like an eczema or the beginning of psoriasis or some other skin problem that is systemic (meaning it is popping up on different parts of your body). But only a doctor would be able to really take a good look to diagnose it.
I hope this puts your mind at ease a little bit. None of my skin cancers looked like what you've photographed. But that is only me. For something like this you should not be afraid to show your mom or dad. If their response is not enough to calm your fears, then by all means go to your school nurse and see what they say. In the meantime, relax a bit. Talk to an adult who will take your fear seriously and make you an appt. to see the doctor.
Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, I know that at some point one of the professionals will post something here for you. I would follow their advice and take it one day at a time.
Report This| Share this:PLEASE HELP: Is this skin cancer?Hello,<br /> <br />I have posted here before and there are several professional medical people who are very helpful. <br /> <br />It sounds from your post that you are a younger person (you mention you live with your parents). There are a number of different things that can cause skin irritations and disorders. There is no way of knowing what is going on unless you talk to your parents and make an appointment with a doctor. <br /> <br />My amateur opinion, after having gone through all types of skin cancer, is by your description this seems to be more like an eczema or the beginning of psoriasis or some other skin problem that is systemic (meaning it is popping up on different parts of your body). But only a doctor would be able to really take a good look to diagnose it.<br /> <br />I hope this puts your mind at ease a little bit. None of my skin cancers looked like what you've photographed. But that is only me. For something like this you should not be afraid to show your mom or dad. If their response is not enough to calm your fears, then by all means go to your school nurse and see what they say. In the meantime, relax a bit. Talk to an adult who will take your fear seriously and make you an appt. to see the doctor.<br /> <br />Hope this helps. If you have any other questions, I know that at some point one of the professionals will post something here for you. I would follow their advice and take it one day at a time.
Elizabeth_WebMD_Staff responded:
Hi Anon -
I hope you were able to get some sleep and talk with parents in the morning. In addition to the great info that millicent provided, please understand our experts are unable to diagnose over the internet.
Please schedule an appointment with dermatologist to have the areas checked out to alleviate any concern.
In the meantime, I hope these resources are helpful -
Precancerous Lesions and Skin Cancer
12 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer
Check back in and let us know how you are doing,
Elizabeth
I hope you were able to get some sleep and talk with parents in the morning. In addition to the great info that millicent provided, please understand our experts are unable to diagnose over the internet.
Please schedule an appointment with dermatologist to have the areas checked out to alleviate any concern.
In the meantime, I hope these resources are helpful -
Precancerous Lesions and Skin Cancer
12 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer
Check back in and let us know how you are doing,
Elizabeth
Report This| Share this:PLEASE HELP: Is this skin cancer?Hi Anon - <br /><br />I hope you were able to get some sleep and talk with parents in the morning. In addition to the great info that millicent provided, please understand our experts are unable to diagnose over the internet.<br /><br />Please schedule an appointment with dermatologist to have the areas checked out to alleviate any concern.<br /><br />In the meantime, I hope these resources are helpful - <br /><b><a href="http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/ss/slideshow-skin-lesions-and-cancer">Precancerous Lesions and Skin Cancer</a> <br /><a href="http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/features/12-ways-protect-skin-cancer">12 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer</a> <br /><br /></b>Check back in and let us know how you are doing,<br />Elizabeth
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