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Originally Posted by BethRags
I have concerns about my skin. I baked myself in the sun from the time I was a child until I was in my 20's. I had so many blistering sunburns I couldn't possibly count them (I am fair-skinned with green eyes). Whenever I have pointed out something of concern on my skin my GP totally blows me off. I would like to get checked out by a dermatologist, but I need a referral from my GP. The situation is awkward at best, dangerous at worst. I really don't know what to do.
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A nurse friend told me they are having a ton of success with immunotherapy for melanoma.
Not to freak everyone out but I did want to mention that something you should check for is under your toes. Yes you can get it there and it doesn't look like a mole, it looks like a bruise. A couple of years back I had to have my nail ripped off (wasn't that painful and shockingly grew back fast) and a biopsy done because a great nurse noticed it. Alas, turned out to be a bruise (because my shoes were too tight).