worried about skin cancer

[tracieann]

Help I'm so worried this sounds trivial but I'm scared had a red spot for about 2 weeks that didn't get a proper head on it but felt quite solid anyway tonight I picked it and it bled it's still raised and because it's on my cheek I'm scared it's skin cancer I am terrified that's what's on my face and I've picked it please help

[Jonesle]

I get lots of spots without heads. If you picked it and it's bled there's probably a scab/scar there. Leave we'll alone and if your still very worried go to a gp for reassurance x

[bingjam]

I had one on my neck... I even have a post on here somewhrre somewhere because of it. It was there for aboit 5 weeks and wasnt budging. No matter how much I peckee it, it wasnt going anywhere it set up home on my neck, it wasnt big it was tiny but still bothered me... its now dissapeard, it vanished over night or so, theres not even a mark where it was

Some spots can last a hell of a lot longer than others....

[tracieann]

Jonesie it just seems to have been there ages and I am paranoid with cancer phobia as it is I wish I'd left it alone now hope it clears up also thanks Bingjam that is comforting to know worse cos it's my face thanks guys

[bingjam]

Also picking it will irritate it and it will be there longer than it should be just to irritate you... stop picking and it shall go x

[Jonesle]

Also things seem to stay longer when you're aware of them, you may subconsciously prod and pick, plus Sod's law, plus things generally don't disappear overnight. Try not to think out it x

[tracieann]

Hi there still a bit worried popped to see my friend who is a dermatology nurse she checked it told me not to pick it again and put some steroid cream on it it's scabbed over but looks really dark anyone have any suggestions as to what it is hope its not a mole I've picked please advise

[bingjam]

Im sure it's just a horrible spot. Youve been picking and picking at it so youve got it angry.... it will soon go down with the cream you have been given, if your friend thought it was anythi g to be worrying about I think she would have told you. Why dont you uploas a picture so we can see what your talking about. Maybe that way it will ease you a littlw x