Could the small raised bump on the thigh be due to Melanoma?
Patient: Hi, my name is Julia. I'm concerned about a small, raised bump on my mothers leg, more like the thigh area. It also has a hole in the middle, black and hard around the sides. Many years ago, when I was a child, I remember her being able to constantly squeeze pus out of it. It was a black head that never went away and it was flat on the surface. A doctor a long time ago, said don't bother it, if it's not bothering you.  But recent years it has changed. Nothing comes out of the hole now, it's hard and raised. I'm concerned about melanoma. No skin cancer runs in our family. Overall my mom is healthy, non-smoker, African American in get mid 60's. Doctor: Hi and welcome to HCm. Thanks for the query. This is not usual manifestation of melanoma or any other skin malignant disease. this is obviously some other benign skin lesion such as atheroma,changed black head or follicle inflammation. there is no rreasonn to be worried. it can be surgically removed if there is any concern but i dont think this is neccessary.Wish you good health. Regards