Could my mother's concerns be correct?(Skin Cancer)?

About 5 years ago I developed this "rash" of reddish brown spots that only seems to come around when the weather is hot. It's on my neck and shoulders and is almost barely noticeable. The dermatologist said it was Tinea Versicolor (or basically just a simple skin change, nothing more to worry about). Well, I have these freckles there and I noticed today in the shower that this one that used to be a circle is sort of jagged in shape and is red and brown. There are a few more on my shoulders, too. I also have these two moles on my right foot that started out as freckles, and my mom said that given the fact that they turned into moles and are so dark, I need to get checked out. She keeps stressing that I really should have them looked at, especially the ones on my shoulders. She had cancer in her foot but it was taken out and beaten easily. Could she be right?

Could my mother's concerns be correct?(Skin Cancer)?
go see a doc. sis
Reply:The only way to be sure is to go to another doctor, as in get a second opinion. One doctor may only be checking certain criteria, while another might decide to check in other areas that might be causing your problem. One doctor is just one opinion, three doctors opinions will give you a much broader range of information. If all three tell you basically the same thing, then you can be sure that what you're being told is the source of your problem. Don't ever be afraid of checking with another doctor, even if the one you're seeing now is your family physician, or a long time family doctor. Tell the doctor(s) everything that you know about what is happening with your condition, because the more information you can give them, the easier it will be for them to decide what to check on.
Reply:Tinea Versicolor is very common, (skin fungus) which is contacted from swimming in a contaminated waters and sun. It will never go away and will always reappear in warmer weather. Best treatment is Versiclear Lotion from Hope Pharmaceuticals (requires a doctors prescription).


The other spots sound worry some and I recommend you see a dermatologist and get them checked and removed as soon as possible. Don't ponder this, get them checked.