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Brown patch on the inside of toe - potentially melanoma?

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hash35221
hash35221

Age: 18

Height: 6'3

Weight: 76kg

Gender: Male

Medications: N/A

Smoking status: Non-smoker

Current medical issues: None, however I'm currently having tests for hypothyroidism, but I don't think it's related (not a doctor tho)

Duration: Probably a month

Location: On the inside of my big toe

Formed quite recently I believe, probably about a month ago; it didn't start off as a mole or anything, just formed as a patch. I walk around barefooted a lot in the house which is bad I know, but I can’t do much about that now. I also walk inwards a lot so the side of my toe may bear the brunt of that - it doesn't hurt or anything though.

I don’t really have any symptoms, I feel like it may have got bigger but to be honest I don’t know. It doesn’t feel like anything, nor is it causing any discomfort. It's definitely got darker since I got it originally but I don't think it's grown, or if so hardly. 

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  • pattino
    pattino hash35221

    Posted

    Did you get sunburn on your feet ? Do you walk outside with sandals a lot ?

    Do you remember ever having birthmarks on your feet?

    I doubt so young you have melanoma there ,it's probably something benign.

    Walking barefoot in the house is actually very good if all do it and the shoes stay at the door

  • shelia22921
    shelia22921 hash35221

    Posted

    Melanona...a spot that gets bigger in size or has edge borders, itches, change in color, you need to have it checked out by a skin Doctor.
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