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Probably nothing but what can this black spot be?
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Probably nothing but what can this black spot be?

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    • August 12, 2016 at 1:59 am
    susanspotless
    Participant

       

      About 3 weeks ago while showering I noticed a black spot at the base of my big toe. When it wouldnt wash off I tried scraping it off when I got out of the shower, but it didnt budge. I got busy, planning and getting ready for vacation and totally forgot about it.

      Then we went on vacation where I got a bad dose of food poisoning on the last day. I am still not 100% but I started trying to scrape off that black spot again and when it still wouldn't move I started looking online.

      I have had dozens of moles removed, they were all dysplastic. In Feb. 2009 I had  WLE & SNB for a stage 2A melanoma, ulcerated with a high miotic rate.  Unfortunately the WLE & SNB took place by a surgeon in a hospital AFTER the dermatologist had already excised the mole and then done his own WLE of the area.  I try my best to forget that and have done a darn good job of it for 7 1/2 years!

      But now this black spot, sorry for the ugly senior citizen foot (:big toe left foot

      It hasn't grown in 3 weeks or so as far as I can tell and doesn't look anything like the photos of melanoma of the nail I have seen online. I have to admit I haven't seen a dermatologist in 3 years but do you think I should start looking for one now?

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        • August 12, 2016 at 10:51 am
        debwray
        Participant

          Hi Susan,  

          With your history I would get a dermatologist to have a look wit a dermascope and then take their advice. Your risk of a second primary is increased  – having had the original one and also as you have a number of dysplasic moles. If you are asking on this forum the possibility that it might be a melonoma is bugging you – if it is nothing to worry about- peace ofmind is wortha lot- and if not- we all know that treatment sooner rather than later is good. Best of luck.

          • August 12, 2016 at 10:51 am
          debwray
          Participant

            Hi Susan,  

            With your history I would get a dermatologist to have a look wit a dermascope and then take their advice. Your risk of a second primary is increased  – having had the original one and also as you have a number of dysplasic moles. If you are asking on this forum the possibility that it might be a melonoma is bugging you – if it is nothing to worry about- peace ofmind is wortha lot- and if not- we all know that treatment sooner rather than later is good. Best of luck.

            • August 12, 2016 at 10:51 am
            debwray
            Participant

              Hi Susan,  

              With your history I would get a dermatologist to have a look wit a dermascope and then take their advice. Your risk of a second primary is increased  – having had the original one and also as you have a number of dysplasic moles. If you are asking on this forum the possibility that it might be a melonoma is bugging you – if it is nothing to worry about- peace ofmind is wortha lot- and if not- we all know that treatment sooner rather than later is good. Best of luck.

              • August 12, 2016 at 11:03 am
              Maria C
              Participant

                Hi Susan – 

                I agree re: peace of mind. It could just be a blood blister but best to have a derm make that call.

                Good luck!

                  • August 13, 2016 at 10:08 pm
                  susanspotless
                  Participant

                    Thanks, both of you 🙂 I tried to make an appointment with a derm yesterday but apparently they dont work on Fridays here. Three derms that looked good to me have retired, 2 of them were only in their mid 40's so dermatology must be a lucrative field!

                    I am going to try again Monday. Ill let you know what comes of it. Thanks again!

                    • August 13, 2016 at 10:08 pm
                    susanspotless
                    Participant

                      Thanks, both of you 🙂 I tried to make an appointment with a derm yesterday but apparently they dont work on Fridays here. Three derms that looked good to me have retired, 2 of them were only in their mid 40's so dermatology must be a lucrative field!

                      I am going to try again Monday. Ill let you know what comes of it. Thanks again!

                      • August 13, 2016 at 10:08 pm
                      susanspotless
                      Participant

                        Thanks, both of you 🙂 I tried to make an appointment with a derm yesterday but apparently they dont work on Fridays here. Three derms that looked good to me have retired, 2 of them were only in their mid 40's so dermatology must be a lucrative field!

                        I am going to try again Monday. Ill let you know what comes of it. Thanks again!

                        • August 13, 2016 at 10:13 pm
                        susanspotless
                        Participant

                          Thanks, both of you 🙂 I tried to make an appointment with a derm yesterday but apparently they dont work on Fridays here. Three derms that looked good to me have retired, 2 of them were only in their mid 40's so dermatology must be a lucrative field!

                          I am going to try again Monday. Ill let you know what comes of it. Thanks again!

                          • August 13, 2016 at 10:13 pm
                          susanspotless
                          Participant

                            Thanks, both of you 🙂 I tried to make an appointment with a derm yesterday but apparently they dont work on Fridays here. Three derms that looked good to me have retired, 2 of them were only in their mid 40's so dermatology must be a lucrative field!

                            I am going to try again Monday. Ill let you know what comes of it. Thanks again!

                            • August 13, 2016 at 10:13 pm
                            susanspotless
                            Participant

                              Thanks, both of you 🙂 I tried to make an appointment with a derm yesterday but apparently they dont work on Fridays here. Three derms that looked good to me have retired, 2 of them were only in their mid 40's so dermatology must be a lucrative field!

                              I am going to try again Monday. Ill let you know what comes of it. Thanks again!

                            • August 12, 2016 at 11:03 am
                            Maria C
                            Participant

                              Hi Susan – 

                              I agree re: peace of mind. It could just be a blood blister but best to have a derm make that call.

                              Good luck!

                              • August 12, 2016 at 11:03 am
                              Maria C
                              Participant

                                Hi Susan – 

                                I agree re: peace of mind. It could just be a blood blister but best to have a derm make that call.

                                Good luck!

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