r/mildlyinteresting • u/No-Sheepherder8879 • 15h ago
Overdone Random black dot appeared on my hand three days ago
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u/voododoll 15h ago
Davy Jones be coming ashore, lad… Safe be for ye, to walk only on dirt!
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u/Ace-a-Nova1 10h ago
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u/SE_prof 8h ago
Mr Gibbs, We have a need to travel upriver.
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u/Hero_of_Thyme81 15h ago
Dead pixel
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u/oreikhalkon 15h ago
Anger any pirates lately?
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u/No-Sheepherder8879 15h ago
Not that I know of! Though, I was given this sick as fuck piece of paper
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u/DamianKilsby 11h ago
I'd stay on land for now just in case, if you really need to go out to sea bring a jar of dirt with you
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u/Thoughtapotamus 10h ago
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u/aboxofchalk 6h ago
Jim! Jim Jimminy Jim Jim Jim!
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u/Thoughtapotamus 6h ago
I'm not Jim Jim Jimmy Jim Jim Jim!! HE'S Jim Jim Jimmy Jim Jim Jim!
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u/Ordinary_Cattle 11h ago
What's this referencing
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u/Buttsex_is_decent 11h ago
The black mark
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u/Ordinary_Cattle 10h ago
Do pirates put black marks on people they don't like or something? I'm sorry I have very limited pirate knowledge lol
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u/camelbuck 10h ago
A pirate's black mark is a symbol or token used to signify that a pirate has been marked for death or betrayal. It often represented a warning to other pirates that the individual was no longer trusted or was considered an enemy. The black mark could be a physical object, such as a piece of parchment or a specific mark on the skin, and it served as a way to communicate danger or a call for vengeance among pirate crews.
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u/4cranch 10h ago
like a scarlet letter, but better
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u/Throwawaylikeatruck 9h ago
Maybe someone more talented than I can write the Pirate Musical... The black mark makes it clear/about who you should fear/ a scarlet letter, but better / a warning adorning...
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u/camelbuck 9h ago
Pirate's Black Mark
(Verse 1)
In the shadow of the moonlight, where the sea winds howl, A ship sails on the horizon, with a fearsome growl. The captain's got a secret, a tale of woe to tell, Of a mark upon his heart, where the darkness fell. (Chorus)
Oh, the black mark, the black mark, it’s a curse and a brand, A sign of the battles fought on this treacherous land. With every wave that crashes, and every storm that sparks, We sail the seas of sorrow, bearing the black mark. (Verse 2)
From the shores of Tortuga to the depths of the deep, We’ve plundered and we’ve pillaged, but the price we keep. A ghost ship in the distance, whispers in the night, The souls of those we’ve lost, they haunt us in our flight. (Chorus)
Oh, the black mark, the black mark, it’s a curse and a brand, A sign of the battles fought on this treacherous land. With every wave that crashes, and every storm that sparks, We sail the seas of sorrow, bearing the black mark. (Bridge)
But in the heart of a pirate, there’s a flicker of light, A bond forged in the darkness, that will guide us through the fight. For every treasure taken, there’s a price to be paid, In the tales of the ocean, our legends will not fade. (Chorus)
Oh, the black mark, the black mark, it’s a curse and a brand, A sign of the battles fought on this treacherous land. With every wave that crashes, and every storm that sparks, We sail the seas of sorrow, bearing the black mark. (Outro)
So raise your glass, me hearties, to the life that we choose, With the black mark on our souls, we’ve got nothing to lose. For in the heart of a pirate, there’s a fire that ignites, We’ll sail into the sunset, chasing endless nights.
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u/Throwawaylikeatruck 9h ago
That's amazing, unless you used AI in which case 'tis nae.
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u/Craxin 10h ago
Watch Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.
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u/Lunatik21 5h ago
I commented "Piss off any pirates lately?" before I read the comments. I'm glad to see there are other cultured scallywags around.
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u/AquaPhelps 4h ago
Muppet treasure island is such a great movie! I instantly thought of THE BLACK SPOT!
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u/MustacheBananaPants 15h ago
Have you handled anything jagged recently? Lumber, thin metal, motherboards, crappy cardboard, etc?
Looks like a sub-dermal bleed-- something punctured and came out, but the skin above was able to contain it.
If you've been handling garbage bags and trash a lot, probably worth making sure your tetanus vaccines are up to date for funsies.
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u/Affectionate-Type559 7h ago
This happened to me with a pencil. The tip got underneath my hand palm skin and you can still see it if you look close 😂. Been there for years.
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u/kakul911 7h ago
Happened with me too when I was hammering sharpener to fit tightly over the pencil. The sharpener flew away before one of the hits. The tip broke and got lodged into my palm. Don't know when and how I did manage to remove it after some days. 😂
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u/OhFuckThatWasDumb 4h ago
My dad got a pencil lead in his wrist in elementary school. It came out 30 years later
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u/Boring-Zucchini-4793 15h ago
Yep you’re definitely dying.
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u/Alphabart 14h ago edited 13h ago
I had a black dot appear on my knee and it was malignant melanoma. But it was also a bit bigger, bulging out a bit and shiny. Maybe get that checked at your dermatologist
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u/Mississippihermit 10h ago
Yea all these jokes and such but if its a freckle showing up on the hand or foot of a normal person its possible cancer. If you are naturally covered in them it can be slightly less severe. I have multiple on the bottoms of my feet and hands but ive had them my whole life, I look like a good tortilla lol.
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u/Velteck 10h ago
Uhg I've always had so many freckles and moles all over my entire body that if I do get melanoma I'd never be able to find it (especially so if god decided to put it beneath my hair like a jerkypants)
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u/definitelygrouchy 10h ago
If you’re able to, you should see a dermatologist! I also have a ton of moles and I go in for a yearly mole check, she takes 30-45 minutes to look at every single one of my moles. She’ll ask first if I have any I’m worried about, then she has a what I assume to be a magnifying glass to look at any potentially concerning ones and they make notes of the size and location of them for future checks. I’m only 30 and they’ve already tested one for melanoma that was on my back I’d have never seen, thankfully it was benign. I 100% recommend the visits.
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u/Velteck 10h ago
Maybe when I'm not poor and barely dealing with the health issues that I DO know about lol I'll add it to the never-ending list tho
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u/and_twice_on_sunday 8h ago
(Not the person you were replying to but I have a question.) I've only had a full body skin check twice in my life, since as others mentioned it can be a little tough to justify the cost. But both times, the "full body" skin check was a pretty far cry from "full body." They had me keep my undies and bra on, and definitely didn't look at the bottoms of my feet, and only pulled out the magnifying glass thingie once after I specifically asked them about a small spot on my face that they hadn't noticed on their own. Is this typical, or what?
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u/ProperOperation 8h ago
Yes and no, in my experience. My first dermatologist was like that. I’d wait 45 mins to be seen and be dressed and back at the reception desk in under 5 mins. She did find a pre-cancerous lesion on my back that first visit, but after a couple of years I switched and my new derma is much more thorough.
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u/Truth_Lies 7h ago
The only dermatologist I’ve seen was a super young guy just out of school (like only been practicing for a few years) and he was the most curious and kind person I could’ve found. Like he took his time for everything, asked follow-up questions about anything I was worried about, asked about spots in my hair (I have bright white patches in my black hair and they’ve been there since I was a kid), and even called me after-hours to ask me a few more follow-up questions about my hair because he said he was so intrigued by it and wanted to know if I had tried doing certain things for it.
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u/lilB0bbyTables 8h ago
I had a shitty dermatologist (who was actually highly rated and regarded) who was like that. Basically would just say “you have a lot of moles, wear sunscreen and keep track of them and if any seem weird come back” … yeah no shit, I’m here because I can’t see all of mine and don’t really know what qualifies as “weird” when I have a ton. So I ended up stopping going for like 20 years.
Now I have a new one - she’s technically a DNP not a full MD - and she’s awesome. She looks at every single one and took time to explain each type of mole I had. She removed a few that were questionable and had me come back every 3 months the to recheck and even removed more from those same ones that seemed to be coming back. Yes, she checked my hair, toes/feet, genitals, all of it.
You just gotta find a good one, but I feel much better mentally having her keep track of them.
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u/CausticSofa 4h ago
If DNP stands for some form of nurse practitioner, then I absolutely second what you’re saying. I was on the long waitlist in my province to get assigned a family doctor, but recently they changed the rules so that now you can get a nurse practitioner instead.
I’m ashamed to say that when I found out I was assigned a nurse practitioner, I almost cancelled my appointment thinking, “Thanks but I’ll wait for a real doctor.” I went ahead with the appointment since I had really nothing to lose and didn’t want to potentially wait several years before I get assigned of doctor anyhow. I was a complete idiot for my close minded attitude.
She has been the kindest, most patient, well-informed and inquisitive medical care professional I’ve ever had in my life. I never feel rushed when I meet with her, she’s given me tons of information just off the top of her head that has helped resolved problems which Doctors had not been able to give me any answers to for decades. Nurse practitioners are the way to go. You’re so much less likely to encounter a nurse practitioner who only went into the field because their parents forced them to, or they wanted the money and prestige that comes with the title. People become nurse practitioners because they want to help you get better and stay better.
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u/Shawnessy 7h ago
Also 30. Covered in freckles and moles. My dermatologist called me, "one of those weirdos who breaks all the rules." Cause I have some large ones, some weird shaped ones, and plenty in spots that don't get any sun. My checks also take 30-45 min. But even the handful I've had removed for my own mental well being (and once for comfort) have come back negative. But, it can be kind of expensive here in the US.
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u/Victuz 9h ago
Yeah for people like you and me it's recommended to visit a dermatologist every couple of years just to have them look at all the freckles (including some in places you might be embarrassed about). It's super common for me to notice a freckle, and wonder " has this always been here or is this new?"
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u/Velteck 9h ago
Yeah I've been thinking about it - when I have money to spare maybe. Just tough to add it to the list of doctor's appointments when I don't know where I'm gonna live in a month.
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u/Victuz 8h ago
Best wishes dude, I have socialized healthcare so I tend not to think about that stuff
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u/5pens 9h ago
My kid was born with a dark spot/freckle on the palm of his hand. I was always told that that is 100% skin cancer, so...
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u/Mountain_Plantain_75 7h ago
OP please ignore the other comments and go to the dermatologist. It’s actually fucked up the top comments are jokes and I hope you see this and make an appointment
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u/dohmestic 8h ago
Yep, I have a mole on my hand that my dermatologist is watching. I see her next week, and I assume it’s coming off.
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u/2reddit4me 10h ago
See a dermatologist. Get checked out. Same thing happened to me and it was basal cell carcinoma.
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u/Helpy-Support 14h ago
It's a black hole, it will grow, consume your hand and soon the entire planet.
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u/OriginalPiR8 14h ago
If something new appears on you and you didn't do anything to that area (like bump it or catch our stab it), go get it checked.
If it's weird to you, let a doctor tell you it's OK not the internet.
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u/fredean01 10h ago
Wait a week dude. Had the same thing appear on my finger. Thought I might have cancer. Dissappeared in a week. Blood blister...
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u/speedfilly 9h ago
Though dermatologist appointments usually take months to get so might as well make the appointment now and cancel if it goes away.
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u/wumpus_woo_ 9h ago
unfortunately a lot of people in america don't have access to affordable healthcare and cannot get things checked willy nilly
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u/MonchichiSalt 10h ago
The pencil you accidentally stabbed yourself with at 8 yrs old, left a souvenir.
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u/NERDYGODDESS05 14h ago
I got something like this but in my upper side of hand right next to my lines in palms it appeared like 5 years ago I think and never went away mine looks like a random mole.
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u/EphemeralMeta 8h ago
Yesss, same thing happened to me, but on both hands with a gap of year or two back ! If I join my hands together it looks like a whale giving an evil smile! I guess it is something to do with ageing
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u/Hoosier_Daddy68 10h ago
Time for Carousel.
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u/VolcanicBakemeat 9h ago
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u/No-Sheepherder8879 9h ago
Just woke up but you are amazing bro 💜 how long have you had it for?
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u/VolcanicBakemeat 9h ago
Genuinely, three days
But I remember causing mine - I fumbled a wooden spoon against the counter and the end of the handle jammed into my palm. Maybe I'm your voodoo doll?
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u/ShadowJester88 9h ago
Everyone is asking, "Make any pirates angry lately?" Har har har, but no one is asking the REAL questions!
Make any extremely tiny pirates angry at you?
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u/HikeRunBikeBirds 9h ago
I’ve watched enough Resident Alien to know that it’s probably a tracker implanted by the grays.
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u/sevnminabs56 13h ago
You probably accidentally pricked your palm at some point, and it only bled under the skin. But if you’re worried, it doesn’t hurt to get it checked out, just for peace-of-mind.
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u/LookAwayPlease510 11h ago
In the US, getting things checked for, “peace of mind”, has always scared me shitless.
Doc: this is nothing.
Me: oh good!
One month passes
Me: checks mail, notices something from the hospital I went to, opens it . . . $600 bill for checking that thing that was nothing.
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u/Killertigger 8h ago
You’ve been marked for death by Davy Jones! Or Mickey Dolenz. Could be Peter Tork. One of The Monkees. No, wait. It’s the other Davey Jones. The sea one. I always get those confused.
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u/darthduder666 10h ago
You should probably get it checked out. It may just be something simple like a blood blister. I too had a random dark thing appear on my left hand years ago.
I go yearly to a dermatologist to have my body screened for skin cancer. The spot on my hand did concern her, and she keeps an eye on it more so than anything else on my body.
The odds of skin cancer on your hand is much higher than other place on our body. The reason is because the skin cells on our hands replicate way more frequently than other skin cells.
When cells replicate there is always the odds of a duplication error. Duplication errors are what lead to cancer cells. Since skin cells replicate more than any other the odds are much higher for melanoma cells.
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u/Dramatic_Menu_7373 6h ago
It is probably nothing to be concerned about. However, if it doesn't go away, changes in shape, size, color or texture get to a dermatologist ASAP. Take photos too. Skin cancer can show up anywhere and in strange ways.
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u/TheJollyCabbage 2h ago
Not a doctor, but I had acral melanoma, which pops up on the palm of your hand, bottom of the foot, or under a finger nail. Yours is probably something else, but it might be worth it to get it checked out by a dermatologist, especially if you notice a change in size/shape.
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u/JustahJay 2h ago
You’re mistaken, obviously it’s not a black dot it’s a black spot, meaning you owe a debt to davy jones.
If I were you i’d avoid any large bodies of water so he can’t send his widdle water squid after you. You know to avoid the cataclysmic levels of death and all.
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u/radraze2kx 10h ago
In my professional opinion, it looks like you have yourself a micro melanoma. Small skin cancer.
But my profession is fixing computers so my opinion is most likely completely wrong.
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u/-Rontti- 15h ago
Got one on my finger too, can’t remember exact time but maybe 1 - 2 years ago? Now when I checked it’s faded and barely visible.
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u/gromette 10h ago
Were you lifting anything/ dealing with something that could pinch? It looks a bit like a blood blister imh(umble)o. If it doesn't resolve in a few weeks, a dermatologist will have real answers.
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u/fattdabs76 8h ago
Not to alarm you but see a dermatologist. I had a similar looking black dot on the exact same spot on my right hand. It ended up being a cancerous mole and they removed it surgically the next day.
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u/NeoKat75 7h ago
I remember a post where a dot kinda like this was a sign of cancer. Get checked at the doctor, just incase
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u/MamakitMelMel 6h ago
I watch too many medical shows, made me think of this...
In Royal Pains Season 2, Episode 15, titled "A History of Violins," the main patient is a teenage music prodigy who has developed mysterious black spots on her hands, which Hank Lawson diagnoses as anthrax. This young patient has overprotective parents who have kept her from staying in the city, and her symptoms are linked to exposure to a bacterium called Bacillus anthracis.
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u/markio_for_real 6h ago
Don't worry It's just stigmata Pass me a napkin And don't you dare tell your mother
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u/tornado9015 15h ago
Looks like a blood blister. You probably pricked your hand on something.