small black dot - #14639
I am super worried because I’ve noticed a small black dot on my arm that wasn’t there a few weeks ago. At first, I thought it was maybe just a freckle or something harmless, but now it's starting to change shape - like, it's kinda getting bigger! My mom was like, "oh it’s nothing," but I can't shake this feeling that it could be something serious, you know? I mean, my friend had something like this and it turned out to be, well, not good. I tried to take a picture of the small black dot to show my doctor, but it looks different in pictures than in person. Sometimes it's even hard to tell if it’s raised or flat. I'm freaking out here, wondering if I should just wait for my next check-up or see someone sooner. What do you all think? Like, do small black dots usually mean anything? Should I be concerned about, like, skin cancer or something? I keep thinking about all the "what ifs" and how I can't remember any bumps like this! Anyone else deal with a small black dot or could someone shed light on what to do? Thanks!
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