I got a 2nd degree sunburn a month ago on my upper back and shoulders

[OutHouse]

my upper back and shoulder have exploded with moles. none look maglignant but it makes me nervous.

and yes i used sunscreen. SPF45 but the crap didnt work. only spent 3 hours in the sun playing on the beach in Galveston.

 

[amdguy]

sunburn cause moles??

i suggest u see a dermatologist ASAP..

during frosh week, i remembered one guy's neck is peeling off from sunburn and he didn't felt it.!!!

 

[Red]

Citrix, I got sunburnt two weeks ago and my shoulders are still peeling. I was fishing with my shirt off for about 3 hours with no sunblock. 3 or 4 moles / dark freckles have appeared on my shoulders and a couple on my arms. I'm very dark complected anyway, so the freckles look like little black dots on my arms. They come every summer. I'd go ahead and see a derm to be safe, but I wouldn't worry about it. Especially if you have any Irish in you. And if you don't, would ya like some? Joke!

 

[NuclearNed]

Go see a dermatologist. A year ago a good friend of mine died from skin cancer caused by too much sun exposure. It's that serious. Set up an appointment today if you know what is good for yourself.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I was fishing with my shirt off for about 3 hours with no sunblock.

That was stupid. :roll:

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: Red
Citrix, I got sunburnt two weeks ago and my shoulders are still peeling. I was fishing with my shirt off for about 3 hours with no sunblock. 3 or 4 moles / dark freckles have appeared on my shoulders and a couple on my arms. I'm very dark complected anyway, so the freckles look like little black dots on my arms. They come every summer. I'd go ahead and see a derm to be safe, but I wouldn't worry about it. Especially if you have any Irish in you. And if you don't, would ya like some? Joke!

heheheh i dont know what i am. all i know is my grandpa on my moms side came from scottland and had the last name of Wallace.

 

[jordank32]

galveston can be brutal, south texas sun is the worst

 

[Atomicus]

Moles are formed by concentrations of melanin in the skin and are natural when exposed to too much sun.

However, since you got them from 2nd degree burns, I'd go see a dermatologist ASAP.

Discoloration and irregular/non-symmetrical moles = you should be worried

 

[Anubis]

call a doctor that doesnt sound good

 

[Gimli43Orcs]

irregular shaped, raised or >3mm moles are cause for concern. Small, round flat ones should be okay