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- Chosen by Voters It may just be sun damage, that made the Melanocytes (cells in your skin) react and turn the pigment darker, or it could be Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome, which is a genetically inherited condition which usually results in developing a form of skin cancer later in life.Or to be honest, it could be nothing, we can't pinpoint your problem without more information, but if I were you I would have it looked at by a dermatologist or doctor.I hope you get the answer you're looking for! Let us know how you are.Good luck!P.S. I have added a new FREE downloadable sheet for monitoring your skin for Skin Cancer on the Cancercrew website. If you'd like to stay on top of the changes in your skin, or just want to gather more information to take with to your next dermatologists' appointment, go and get it. It's really useful, I use it myself. Source(s): www.cancercrew.com – my site about skin cancer 1 year ago 100% 1 Vote

- Chosen by Voters It's most likely nothing, but you need to have it checked out. I'm not a dermatologist, but I've had moles removed that were suspicious. Any time they match the descriptions in the attached link (easy to remember as A,B,C,D) they need to be looked at by an expert. If they're suspicious, they are never just "picked off". They get microscopic examination to look for cancer cells. Skin cancer has a 90% cure rate if caught early, but your odds go down if you don't catch it in time. Your mole is probably nothing, and it would be unusual to get skin cancer at 13. We all have moles, but you need to acquaint yourself with the warning signs for now and the future. To your good health. Source(s): http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/melanom… Edited 4 months ago 100% 1 Vote

- Chosen by Voters 100% if its left untreated. Overall, non-melanoma skins cancers have a 91% 5 year survival rate. Melanoma 5 year survival rates range from 99% to 18% depending on the disease's stage. 3 years ago 40% 2 Votes

- Chosen by Voters You're right – darker skinned people are less prone to skin cancer. But, they can and do get it and unfortunately it's less likely to be caught early in the easily curable stages. This is for 3 reasons:(1) darker skinned people don't have the perceived risk and so generally don't take as many precautionary actions as more at risk groups may (like using sunscreen, regular skin exams, or getting new spots checked early)(2) many skin cancers appear as dark lesions which are harder to spot against dark skin (3) darker-skinned individuals are more prone to the type of melanoma that grows under finger and toe nails and on the feet (which are harder to catch for everyone).So – is screening useful? Absolutely! A derm is going to be helpful in spotting things that are tricky for you to, and I promise they won't think it's weird that you're asking. I'd think that frequency would be the same as recommended for most people (once per year), but I'd suggest going ahead and having and exam now to see what the derm recommends for you. 5 months ago 100% 1 Vote

Yes, fair skinned whites get skin cancer most often. Blacks can also get skin cancer. 2 years ago 1 person rated this as good Thanks

You know Matthew what I have found out over the last couple of years? I found that doctor's do not know how much time a person has on this earth, when it comes to cancer. They tell you the things that they have heard from one of their medical resources, which are called "statistics". I have also found out that "statistics" are not accurate! The reason I tell you this is because my husband was diagnosed in January of 2007, with Stage 4 Brain Cancer and was told by one doctor that he only no more than 3 months to live.Then was told by a different doctor at a different hospital, that he would have no more than 15 months to live. Two different doctors, two different opinions, and they were BOTH WRONG! My husband has been battling his cancer now for 2 years and 4 months! Just in case you didn't know. stage 4 cancer is considered terminal, incurable…and it is if you let it beat you. Its all up to the person who is sick with cancer to give up and let it take them over…or fight it until it can't fight with you no more and you beat it. You have to think positive at all times! Positive thinking will give you positive results!I am not sure if you have skin cancer or not…no one can answer that except for a medical professional, after they have run the proper tests and have the results. Go see a specialist and let them know your concerns about skin cancer. Don't stress yourself out, it only makes things worse.Also, talk to your parents or whoever is caring for you. Maybe if they knew that you are having issues with possibly having skin cancer they can address the issue with the correct medical staff.Go luck sweetie, and deep down inside my gut is telling me your going to be fine. 3 years ago Thank you so much, I sentyou an e-mail on how greatful I am!

- Chosen by Voters The darker your skin color, the more melanin you have. Melanin offers protection against the harmful UV rays that are the primary cause of skin cancer. The reason people in countries that have the most sun exposure, such as those along the Equator, have more pigmented skin is an evolutionary response to their need for more protection from UV rays. Scandinavian countries that have far less annual sunlight are much more populated with fair-skinned, light-eyed people who don't require as much melanin. People of color, like Native Americans, do get skin cancer, but it's far more rare.Being fair used to be a status symbol because it was clear that they didn't have to work out in the sun like those with tans and sunburned necks from keeping their heads down while out in the fields. This is where the term "red neck" originated. It was considered scandalous for a woman to show her ankles a century ago, and so people routinely covered themselves head-to-toe. It wasn't until the 20th century that tanning became such a fad, and that's when sunblock became more commonly used. Yes, the ozone layer has thinned, but the changing attitudes of society towards sunbathing is the more likely cause for the increase in skin cancer. ~ peace 2 years ago 60% 3 Votes 7 people rated this as good

- Chosen by Voters Go to a doctor to get a biopsy, that's the only advice I can give you, and honestly, skin cancer is not that bad. It's a type of cancer that is very easy to treat if caught early. I recently received and biopsy, and it was not that bad. It was to check for skin cancer, they took a very small piece of skin, and it was not painful. They numb your skin before they even actually numb it, and then they do the biopsy. If you're very concerned, go to a doctor, and ask about it.Good luck! 2 years ago 100% 1 Vote 1 person rated this as good

- Chosen by Voters As long as they have skin, which I'm sure they do. It is true that black skin does block some of the UV rays, which lowers the risk, but it still is possible for the black to get it and it is possibly deadly.Melanoma and squamos are the ones which appear most frequently. These are easier to cure, but are more dangerous for blacks than for whites. Source(s): what i remember from high school biology classes. Edited 11 months ago 100% 1 Vote 1 person rated this as good