dark spot on back - #20526
I am really worried about this dark spot on my back that popped up outta nowhere a few weeks ago. At first I thought it was just a bruise, but it didn’t hurt and just stayed there. It’s about the size of a quarter and kinda irregular shaped, not like a mole I’ve seen before. I haven't had any recent sunburn or anything like that, so I'm kinda confused. I showed it to my friend who freaked out and said I should get it checked ’cause it might be serious. Now I'm just sitting here googling dark spot on back all night, which is probably not the best idea. I mean, I know our skin changes, but with the way it started looking a little darker each day, I can't shake off this feeling of dread. I’m also worried it might be eczema or some other weird skin condition, but dark spot on back seems more concerning now. Have any of you dealt with something like this or have any advice? Should I be looking at it in a specific way, or do something before heading to a dermatologist? I’ve never had any skin issues before, and now I'm freaking out! Just trying to figure out what to do with this dark spot on my back... any thoughts?
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