Mom, the mole on your leg seems to be getting bigger.

A few years ago, a mole appeared on my mom's thigh.

I just thought it might be a mole or something, so I ignored it.

 

But this year, I happened to see my mom's leg again, and the mole had grown significantly.

The color is really black, and it looks just like an Eskimo.

Huh? Mom, is this the spot I mentioned before that has grown this much???

It's really sticking out, huh? Do you happen to feel itchy or painful?

I asked, and they said they have no symptoms.

 

It seems that because it's located at the back of the thigh and not in a position that's easy for the person to see, they didn't realize it had grown.

Since there are many pains everywhere, it must have been difficult to pay attention even to the absence of symptoms.

 

But after I looked into that point, I felt really uncomfortable.

Every time I see it, I feel like it's getting a little bigger each time;;;

Wouldn't it be best to go to the dermatology clinic and get a test?

 

 

 

I even searched extensively, wondering if it might be something like melanoma.

It's similar but not quite... ;;

Melanoma also reportedly has no painful symptoms;;;;

However, it is said that melanoma has a high probability of developing due to UV exposure, but my mom hardly goes out at all...

That area is really hard to get sunlight because of its position;;;;

 

Is it normal for the viscosity to become that large;;; The shape also protrudes quite a bit and looks like it's slightly cracking. Have you ever seen such a thing??

 

It is called the ABCD observation method for distinguishing black seed varieties.

 

▲ Asymmetry

The National Cancer Information Center states that in the case of benign moles, they tend to grow evenly from the center point, resulting in a mostly symmetrical shape. However, when the shape of a tumor shows asymmetry between the left and right sides, it should raise suspicion of malignant melanoma.

▲ Border irregularity

The National Cancer Information Center states that while the edges of a typical mole tend to have smooth, rounded contours without irregularities, if the edges are jagged and uneven, it should raise suspicion of malignant melanoma.

▲ Color variegation (various colors)

Normal moles show a uniform color tone with a single hue on the surface. The Korea Cancer Information Center emphasizes that when two or more different hues and shades are observed, especially dark blue, white, and red, the possibility of malignant melanoma should be suspected.

▲ Diameter (greater than or equal to 0.6 cm)

According to the National Cancer Information Center, most common moles do not exceed 0.6 cm in size. Therefore, if a relatively recently appeared black spot is larger than 0.6 cm and gradually enlarges, it is advisable to suspect the possibility of malignant melanoma.