FabSwingers.com forum: Melanoma advise

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi all,

Over the last few weeks I have a very itchy brown freckle on my hand, it’s grown in size and feels rough.

I’ve now scared myself to death via google and wanted to some advise.

Seeing the my GP on Thursday but worrying myself silly until then.

Help xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh no! Please try not to worry. Any way you can bring your appointment forward!

NHS direct are really good, or maybe go and see the Pharmacist, he may give you an idea and recommend something to relieve the itching

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Chances are high it’s nothing, but better to put your mind at rest. Now stop googling and do something to pamper yourself, there’s absolutely nothing you can do in the meantime that’s goig to make the situation any better than it will be on Thursday, so no point in giving yourself an ulcer with worry.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you ladies, I am a worrier

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great advice... Go and see a pharmacist if your docs appt isn't until later in the week. Mr D had a melanoma removed off his leg about 10 years ago, nothing but a cute scar there now. I do keep an eye on his freckles now though

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Your GP will be able to fast-track your referral, and you need to keep pushing for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

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By *arlomaleMan
over a year ago

darlington

Are pharmacists qualified to Give diagnoses

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

I disagree.

Saw a pharmacist a few years ago about a mile, said it was nothing.

Had a medical for a job, my doc saw it and said he wanted to do a biopsy. Pre cancerous cells present and it was removed.

GP is a much better option and not a waste of time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi all,

Over the last few weeks I have a very itchy brown freckle on my hand, it’s grown in size and feels rough.

I’ve now scared myself to death via google and wanted to some advise.

Seeing the my GP on Thursday but worrying myself silly until then.

Help xx"

Do you suffer from eczema?.x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation."

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol"

Disregarding any of the other symptoms she mentioned of course

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol"

You want Canesten

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol

You want Canesten

Lol.

Nah deb barrier cream, moisturiser and that vitamin E cream (epiderm?) All cant keep up with constant cold, abrasion and defatting solvents

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol"

The OP has a suspicious mole. That is totally different to feeling a bit itchy. Don't confuse the two.

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol"

An itching mole which has grown in size is a case for the GP without a doubt, in that situation I wouldn't hesitate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol

An itching mole which has grown in size is a case for the GP without a doubt, in that situation I wouldn't hesitate. "

she said freckle not mole mole yeah but they itch and bleed sometimes naturally too woth nothing wrong.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol

An itching mole which has grown in size is a case for the GP without a doubt, in that situation I wouldn't hesitate.

she said freckle not mole mole yeah but they itch and bleed sometimes naturally too woth nothing wrong.

And your years of medical training have informed your opinion?

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

Keeping fingers crossed for you OP

I have a mole on my back, I wasn't even aware of it til last week.

Waiting on test results now, but it's not looking good

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

An itchy freckle is probably nothing but best to get it checked. In the meantime stop googling it and use a good moisturiser to help with the itch. I've seen my gp several times about moles they are always happy to take a look.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol

An itching mole which has grown in size is a case for the GP without a doubt, in that situation I wouldn't hesitate.

she said freckle not mole mole yeah but they itch and bleed sometimes naturally too woth nothing wrong.

And your years of medical training have informed your opinion?"

My years of reading experience mean i dont change peoples words to mean something else if thats what you mean?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi all,

Over the last few weeks I have a very itchy brown freckle on my hand, it’s grown in size and feels rough.

I’ve now scared myself to death via google and wanted to some advise.

Seeing the my GP on Thursday but worrying myself silly until then.

Help xx"
hope it turns out ok x

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol

An itching mole which has grown in size is a case for the GP without a doubt, in that situation I wouldn't hesitate.

she said freckle not mole mole yeah but they itch and bleed sometimes naturally too woth nothing wrong.

Can I suggest that you look at the NHS choices website, which clearly states that people should see their GP if they notice changes to moles or freckles.

That might just save your life.

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By *he riverdeep69Couple
over a year ago

North west ish

Step away from google and keep that appointment on Thursday. Hopefully it will be nothing but it is best to get it checked out. It is always good to be mole and skin aware. Take a good look at yourself regularly. Look for any 'ugly ducklings', as in things that stand out as abnormal for you. I am quite pale and freckly, but I know I would be getting any new ones that looked different (shape, colour, size etc) checked out. I was given this advise from a cancer specialist. Doctors would rather you take the time to get it checked out than worry about it or go undiagnosed.

Good luck.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I echo the stay away from googling anything medical, you always get worse case scenarios!

I went to my doctor about a mile on my back that I caught somehow and made bleed. He took a photo and measurements and every time I go he checks it.

Try not to worry x

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

You've done the right thing making a GP appointment. I went a couple of years ago as I had what I thought was a mole on my back that had become rough, itchy and would peel and occassionally bleed when it was peeling. Turned out to be a sebhorrheic keratoses which is completely harmless. The skin doesn't shed as well as normal on them so I can prevent these issues by exfoliating it. A bonus is this also makes it less noticeable as it's a lighter colour when the top layers are exfoliated off.

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

Good luck op

Miss xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi all,

Over the last few weeks I have a very itchy brown freckle on my hand, it’s grown in size and feels rough.

I’ve now scared myself to death via google and wanted to some advise.

Seeing the my GP on Thursday but worrying myself silly until then.

Help xx"
they generally are a dark black and an odd shape

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi all,

Over the last few weeks I have a very itchy brown freckle on my hand, it’s grown in size and feels rough.

I’ve now scared myself to death via google and wanted to some advise.

Seeing the my GP on Thursday but worrying myself silly until then.

Help xx"
get to the doctor and let GP check it out

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

It's not just an itch, it's freckle like and has grown in size.

Best get it checked by a doc.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

my parner had two one on his leg and one on his arm. They just took it out and he had a couple of stitxhes. That was about 6 years ago and nothing since

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By *tarbeckCouple
over a year ago

york

"Well done for booking an appt with GP to get it checked out.

Really? Just seems like a waste of doctors time and could have been served by seeing a pharmacist first.

Actually this is a clear case for a GP consultation.

If you say so. I couldnt really imagine going to the doctor for an itch id never be out of the bloody place lol

An itching mole which has grown in size is a case for the GP without a doubt, in that situation I wouldn't hesitate.

she said freckle not mole mole yeah but they itch and bleed sometimes naturally too woth nothing wrong.

Can I suggest that you look at the NHS choices website, which clearly states that people should see their GP if they notice changes to moles or freckles.

That might just save your life."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Avoid Dr Google. See a GP

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