Skin cancer?

What is the earliest age that is known for someone to get skin cancer?

I am 14 years old and I have a reddish/brownish mole with uneven edges that's been on me as long as I can remember. I've never really sunbaked all that much and I don't get sunburnt easily. There is also no family history of skin cancer. Could I have it or am I too young??

Im confused…..

Thanks

Maddy

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Answer:
I would suggest that you make an appointment to have it removed. Things growing on the skin have a higher chance of becoming cancerous than skin itself. You will rest more easily. Otherwise, you may have to have this checked periodically. I had two doctors examine a growth of mine and both said it was nothing. I finally had the money to have it removed and it was basal cell carcinoma, so most definitely go to a dermatologist that doesn't specialize in cosmetic surgery.

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go to the dermotologist!

it's good to remember the abcd's of skin cancer:

asymmetry - it should be pretty even

border - the border shouldn't be jagged

color - it should be one color

diameter - i believe a healthy mole shouldn't be bigger than a pencil eraser

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Answer:
My son had to have cancerous moles removed when he was 10. You need to have it checked.