Question about skin cancer and skin discoloration?

About 2 years ago, I noticed a light brown spot about half the size of a dime appearing on my right cheek directly under my right eye. I didn't think anything of it at first because it was really light, and it wasn't raised.

It's since gotten darker gradually but not much. Maybe 1 shade darker. BUT about 5 days ago, I noticed it was starting to look raised, and the skin was of a different texture (only slightly) in that area.

I do not have a family practitioner currently.

Is there a WEBSITE that anyone knows of for skin cancer that I can compare different images to what I have, BEFORE I go to a doctor and panic?

And do you think this is worth worrying about? Or am I being paranoid?

I would call a doctor, whatever one is covered by your health insurance, if you have health insurance, and make an appointment, you should definately have it looked at. It could be nothing, but if it has changed, it needs to be looked at. My daughter who is 9, has a mole low on her belly, and she was actually born with it, it was tiny when she was born, and it got bigger over the years and is raised and actually got darker in color. The doctor wanted her evaluated by a dermatologist- so he referred her to one, and it turns out it is nothing- Praise God!
So just get it looked at, just in case, and don't worry too much- it probably is nothing, and praise God you are in the Lord's hands! Just remember that.
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Any skin lesion that changes suddenly is suspicious and should be evaluated by a dermatologist.

I wouldn't count on any webpage (even this one) to accurately help you diagnose the difference between a cancerous skin change and a benign one.

Don't panic, just get it checked out.

the idea that its raising concerns me try www.health.com then go to skin

Changes in the skin MUST ALWAYS be examined by a qualified dermatologist. Do not try to diagnose this yourself. Skin cancer is dramatically on the rise. Do not assume you are safe. Catching skin cancer early gives you the best chance of surviving it. Melanomas are FATAL.
Call your doctor today for a referral to a dermatologist.

I had the same thing. It was cancerous.

Em, go to the dr., but don't panic. You are awfully young for skin cancer, but from your pic you look fair and blue- eyed like me. We're the kind of people who have to be extra careful. Since it's on your face, you might want to go ahead and get a dermatologist to look at it. A family practitioner would probably just refer you to one anyway, since it's on your face. And, the dermatologist can tell you what to look for, how to take precautions, etc.

I have very light skin, and before the days of sun screen, I went through a LOT of misery ! My skin has a LOT of damage through the sun. I have started using this ( new to me ) sun screen called : NO-AD. It is a 45. Water prof and sweat prof. and claims to help prevent premature skin ageing. well, not only does it protect, but, kept on, it regenerates my skin, and gives it a lustre ! Stock up !!! Keep some on, and a LOT on that spot so the sun can't promote the growth.
And don't forget to pray...Fear NOT, only believe !!!