My son has a dark brown mole on his hand that seems to have cropped up from nowhere. I do not remeber him having this before. He has had it for a few months, and I feel like I need to have it checked out.
Also, I have a lighter, strange sort of spot on the back of my leg close to where it bends, behind my knee. I think it is skin cancer. It was smaller before, and I've had it for a couple of years, just haven't done anything about it.
Anyone know who I should see about these things. I would like whoever it is to be in Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Kenilworth, etc.
Let me know if you have any thoughts or suggestions.
Thank you.
I decided to make an appointment with one of the great recommendations of dermatologists I received from all of you(hard to choose). We have a follow-up appointment scheduled. I will have the age spot removed from my leg... I'm 33, so go figure!, and the cysts on my head(genetic) I will have surgery to remove, one at a time. My son will have a sample taken from the mole on his hand, and then we'll go from there. No cancer, and that's good. Thank you all for your help.
I see Allan Berk in Lake Forest. He is an interesting personality but an amazing dermatologist.and who cars about scars etc
good luck
J.
Hi Gretchen:)
As for your son...kids get new moles all of the time...
they are not usually just born with them. They become more decorated as they get older. I know my kids (especially my 9 year old) has all of a sudden become quite covered with many new moles.
Go to Dr. Amy Brodsky...She will check you out. And your son.
She is in the Glen. She has seen me when I was "SURE" I had skin cancer. It was just a new mole. She got me in right away, took it off right a way. Her office staff is wonderful, very educational, when they saw it, they explained why of course I thought it was skin cancer, but why they were pretty certain it was not, and I could relax until the results came back:)
also, she has seen my husband for a skin cancer screening.
She sees my daughter, who is your oldest daughter's age :) for a skin condition (she claims to have a special interest in pediatrics)...I am not sure if it is just an interest or advanced training. I just know I really like her.
Her staff is really nice, you can get in the same week.
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Hope this helps.
take great care!
K.
Well, our dermatologist is in Elmhurst. Her name is Lori Shelnitz and she's really good. Her office is well managed (read: on time) and Dr. Shelnitz is the best. She actually diagnosed my brother's thyroid problem (b/c of his thinning hair) after 3 other docs missed it! She specializes in skin cancer, too.
T.
Looks like you have plenty of referrals - just wanted to let you know that I asked my GP about a mole I was concerned about and she told me to always remember ABC - asymetry, borders and consistency(color) - If a mole is asymetrical (strange shape) or has ragged borders or is differently colored - light brown in one area, darker in the other - then it is cause for concern.
You may also want to consider Dr. Julie Goldberg. She is located in Northbrook on Waukegan Road, just off the Eden's Spur. ###-###-####) Professional, friendly. I was able to get an appointment easily, and when I went in for the consultation, that same day she removed the mole I had on my head for over 10 years. I recommend her to everyone!
Alan Lasser, MD in Old Orchard, ###-###-####
R. Katz
Dr. Barbosa ###-###-#### at 4711 Golf Road, Skokie, Room #711.
