Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 My dd has this on her cheek, and it's new. I've never seen anything like it. :( A quick google search hasn't helped, so I'm turning to the experts. Any ideas for a worried mom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I would think by the time you had a circle, the tick would be gone. At least that is how it was for my son. Perhaps it is a tick bite that she is having a reaction to? Sorry, I am not very helpful. Does it bother her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 picture? has she been out in the woods or tall grasses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Does the black center look like a blackhead? I had what you describe on my upper arm for a couple of weeks, and I assumed it was a blackhead and I kept putting acne medication on it. When I began presenting with symptoms of Lyme Disease, I realized what it was -- I had scrubbed it away (and left a hole in my arm) about 4 or 5 days b4 the symptoms presented. I went to the doctor and was started on antibiotics immediately. How long has she had this? You say it's new. Can you look at it with a very bright light and a magnifying glass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 No, it doesn't hurt, but it appeared out of nowhere, and it's just...weird. Although I can feel it, it's not exactly raised. My ds had a tick last year, and this looks different, but I can't think of what else would show up so suddenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'm going to get my camera and post a pic. Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 No, it doesn't hurt, but it appeared out of nowhere, and it's just...weird. Although I can feel it, it's not exactly raised. My ds had a tick last year, and this looks different, but I can't think of what else would show up so suddenly. To repeat ranch girl's question -- has she been out in the woods or tall grasses or rolling around on the lawn? I might put a comfortably hot compress on it and see if it changes in any way. I think I would definitely have it looked at tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Spider bite? My dd reacts strangely to spiders, even the non-poisonous ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 She was on a sleepover last night, but says they didn't go outside. No tall grasses that she remembers. She did mess around in my parents backyard, climbing a fence to look at a bird's nest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) Sheesh -- I can only say that you took a darned good photo and it sure looks like what I had on my upper arm that turned out to be a tick. I know that isn't much help. Please let me know what you find out if you go to the doctor.:grouphug: ETA: I went back to your photo and looked closer -- the rosiness/pinkness that extends an inch or so around the outer part of the red spot -- is that her regular coloring or is that a circular rash? If it is a rash and part of what you are showing us, I have to say tick and you would want her on abx. Edited October 10, 2011 by MariannNOVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Looks painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Sheesh -- I can only say that you took a darned good photo and it sure looks like what I had on my upper arm that turned out to be a tick. I know that isn't much help. Please let me know what you find out if you go to the doctor.:grouphug: ETA: I went back to your photo and looked closer -- the rosiness/pinkness that extends an inch or so around the outer part of the red spot -- is that her regular coloring or is that a circular rash? If it is a rash and part of what you are showing us, I have to say tick and you would want her on abx. It only shows up with the camera, and she was crying and sort of pinching it before. Not a happy camper right now. I will be taking her in tomorrow for sure! No need to mess around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Oh, please do have it looked at. My son is recovering from a case of Lyme meningitis with other complications. We never saw a rash or tick, but if there's any chance it is one, the earlier you get in and treated, the better, of course. (Was that message okay? Socially acceptable? Ds was in the hospital twice and gave us some real scares, so I have to use all my self-control to not scream at every person I see to CHECK FOR TICKS! NOW! AGAIN! ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'd like to say lol, but too scary for that--your poor boy! I will certainly be taking her in tomorrow, but thanks for the reasonable, rational warning. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Oh, please do have it looked at. My son is recovering from a case of Lyme meningitis with other complications. We never saw a rash or tick, but if there's any chance it is one, the earlier you get in and treated, the better, of course. (Was that message okay? Socially acceptable? Ds was in the hospital twice and gave us some real scares, so I have to use all my self-control to not scream at every person I see to CHECK FOR TICKS! NOW! AGAIN! ;)) :grouphug: Yes -- let me be the one to say that message was fine (:seeya:). I am the most paranoid tick chick on the planet. My dd31 is finally after 7 years (4 yrs becoming progressivly more disabled and 3 years of treatment) on the road to recovery and ready to return to med school and finish her education. Ds10 presented with a bullseye rash on friday night and I immediately started him on abx and we will see the doctor tomorrow. This is his second bout in 14 months. I think that everyone needs to react like their hair is on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 It only shows up with the camera, and she was crying and sort of pinching it before. Not a happy camper right now. I will be taking her in tomorrow for sure! No need to mess around. :iagree: When I had that on my arm, I did not see the rosy ring until the doctor put a really high intensity lamp on it - and there it was - a bullseye mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjins Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Not sure what the mark is, I agree... dr appointment. Hope all goes well. I did want to say... BEAUTIFUL color in that earring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 glad you are taking her in. That doesn't look like the bullseye rash I had (but that doesn't mean anything, I'm no expert). Also keep the picture and take that with you too. Please let us know what you find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 :iagree: When I had that on my arm, I did not see the rosy ring until the doctor put a really high intensity lamp on it - and there it was - a bullseye mark. This! Be proactive and insist on the light if you need to. In Michigan, one is hard pressed to find a GP that knows anything about ticks. I've known several people that have had Lyme's for months on end and nearly died because the doctors are so undertrained. You want that really bright light brought in along with a magnifying lens so that the doc can get a VERY good look at the rash and parameters of the reaction site. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) After further conversation with dd, plus showing the pic to a doctor friend, I'm having my dad come over and view it with his jeweler's loupe. Last night I examined it more closely, thinking I should try removing it with tweezers, but the black spot is under the skin/part of the skin. No legs or anything peeking out to grab. My dad has lots more experience with ticks, that why I want him to check. This morning my dd said she's always had a mole there, just the black part on it looks new to her. :001_huh: So major miscommunication, but I guess she was too upset after hearing the word "tick" to discuss things calmly. My friend said it looks like a compound nevis (benign kind of mole) to her: http://dermnetnz.org/lesions/moles.html http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/display.cfm?ImageID=767174281 I'll update again later--thanks for all the care and input! ETA: I forgot to mention, the red part around it was temporary. I took the pic without a flash, just the light in the bathroom, so it wasn't especially highlighted. I looked at it later in the same light when the crying had stopped (prepping for tick removal--shudder), and it was gone. Edited October 10, 2011 by Mamabegood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplain Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'm well acquainted with ticks and Lyme disease and moles. My first thought looking at the picture is that it's a mole. I see no leg parts on the darker spot, and with a body that large, you'd be seeing legs. It does look irritated though. I'd be talking to her ped about it, with the intention of seeing a dermatologist about it since it recently changed and is on a part of her body that a ped probably wouldn't be comfortable dealing with. (In my experience, general practitioners prefer to refer for moles on hands, faces, and genitals.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the evolving homemaker Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 yikes. i am paranoid mama of the highest degree and i would just take her in like you are planning! good luck, i hope it is nothing serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'm well acquainted with ticks and Lyme disease and moles. My first thought looking at the picture is that it's a mole. I see no leg parts on the darker spot, and with a body that large, you'd be seeing legs. It does look irritated though. I'd be talking to her ped about it, with the intention of seeing a dermatologist about it since it recently changed and is on a part of her body that a ped probably wouldn't be comfortable dealing with. (In my experience, general practitioners prefer to refer for moles on hands, faces, and genitals.) Yes, he's referred her before for a couple of moles on her scalp. If my dad says it's not a tick, I'll still make an appointment for the mole but I won't be as worried. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingnlearning Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Looks like a bunch of my benign moles. I'm a very moley person and have them in all shapes/colors/shades but of course they all need to get checked if they're atypical, which that one is. Probably a nothing-burger but good to get it checked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Okay, my dad has looked at the mark with his various magnifiers, and is certain it's not a tick. Dd and I will be seeing my friend on Wednesday, so I'll ask her opinion about getting the mole checked, i.e., sooner rather than later or can it wait a couple of weeks. Thanks again for all the helpful feedback--I really appreciate it! I'll update if there is anything new to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 So what was the outcome of this? When I looked at the picture, my first thought was, "That's not a tick" and I, unfortunately, am very aware of what ticks look like. Yuck. but on your dd, definitely not one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Definitely a mole. Thanks for asking! I was looking at some old pics from April, and it was right there, so apparently it's something we'd just never paid attention to before. Doh! :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2boys Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Oh my.. maybe a doctors visit is needed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 My first thought was "mole" but still get it checked if it's changed. My second thought was, "Wow, what a gorgeous dd you have!" :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Your DD is so pretty! If you have it removed, be sure to let a board certified facial plastic surgeon do it and not a derm.:) I say this because my DH works with a BCFPS and know they do things differently than another type of Dr. would. Edited November 7, 2011 by 1GirlTwinBoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 My first thought was "mole" but still get it checked if it's changed. My second thought was, "Wow, what a gorgeous dd you have!" :001_smile: That was my first thought. She is so very pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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