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I have a small colourless lump on the top of my arm for 4wks. it has got slightly bigger in that time. i am concerned it might be a nodular melanoma
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See a doctor!: If you are concerned about an enlarging skin lump, see a doctor. You are right, a nodular melanoma can be flesh-colored. An experienced doctor can look at it and determine if it has features of melanoma. If so, he or she will remove it. The only way to know for sure is to have a pathologist examine it under a microscope. Better to be safe than worry!
Answered 4/27/2014
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Time for exam: Any skin lesion that is changing needs to be evaluated by a doctor. If it is melanoma, it is much easier to be treated earlier than later.
Answered 6/28/2015
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