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AHHH FREAKING OUT!!!

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ophelia123
ophelia123

It started off with this little itchy dark (im black so it appeared dark) patch on the back of my neck. About 2 months ago. Stupid me decided to scratch it and it grew bigger. It peeled off and than it looked like this. (PIC DOWN BELOW)

I continued to scratch (not obsessively) and it grew larger and than became a whitish color and had some thick skin in the center. The thick skin then came off after I picked at it (I KNOW, GROSS). Meanwhile a felt a small lump right above the rash basically right under my hairline and that was when I started to freak out! A lump (i think that's it?) and a rash???!

I looked it up and I saw all types of craziness which the worst being this thing called mycosis fungoides?! It's basically a type of of cancer! I know I know what youre thinking. She must be crazy. It's a lymphoma type of cancer I think.

But no worries - I will be seeing my doc in a few days.😩

p.s. I DO NOT HAVE A CURRENT PIC OF THE RASH

One word: AHHHHHHH

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  • ophelia123
    ophelia123

    Posted

    could the lump be a lymph node :o
  • maggie76863
    maggie76863 ophelia123

    Posted

    Hi. I have Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides, so what I have is white spots on my skin. If you’re freaking out, I suggest you see a Dermatologist for a biopsy. That’s the only way to know if you have MF.

    There is an MF support group on Facebook if you’re interested.

    Good luck to you and don’t google it. 

  • pattino
    pattino ophelia123

    Posted

    It doesn't look too scary to me , but to lessen the itching you can apply pure shea butter

  • ophelia123
    ophelia123

    Posted

    Hey everyone! I have pics that are updated. here's a URL!

    Warning - looks pretty nasty sad

    Moderator comment:I have deleted the links to the images as they went to a site unsuitable for inclusion in the forums. Users can upload images directly to this site by using the icon at the top right of reply boxes.

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