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    • July 10, 2016 at 4:07 pm
    Scared99
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      I have been searching the Internet to find some answers but I leave more and more confused.  My question is about flat moles. Some sites say these are abnormal moles but when I go to my dermatologist he says everything looks fine.   All of my moles are completely flat moles that do not raise above skin.  I had one removed last year and it was mildy atypical.  Should I also be concerned that I have 2 flat moles on my buttocks or can nornal moles develop on areas that don't see the sun? Thank you 

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        • July 10, 2016 at 5:20 pm
        jennunicorn
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          The only thing you should worry about is CHANGING moles. Flat, raised, whatever, doesn't matter. If something starts to CHANGE: color, shape, size, depth, itches, bleeds, etc. then you make a derm appointment and get it biopsied. You can monitor ones you are concerned about by taking a photo, wait a month, and take another photo to compare. Make sure to do it in the same lighting and same angle so you don't mistake change for different camera settings. 

          Take care,

            • July 12, 2016 at 7:29 am
            MelanomaFrom29
            Participant

              If you don't have Melanoma but are reading this make a mental note and NEVER forget it.

               

              I had my mole start to bleed for about two months before I got it checked. If I had gone the week I noticed symptons I could have prevented so much. It spread to my lymph nodes before I acted.

               

              If you have moles and EVER notice anything strange get them checked.

              • July 12, 2016 at 7:29 am
              MelanomaFrom29
              Participant

                If you don't have Melanoma but are reading this make a mental note and NEVER forget it.

                 

                I had my mole start to bleed for about two months before I got it checked. If I had gone the week I noticed symptons I could have prevented so much. It spread to my lymph nodes before I acted.

                 

                If you have moles and EVER notice anything strange get them checked.

                • July 12, 2016 at 7:29 am
                MelanomaFrom29
                Participant

                  If you don't have Melanoma but are reading this make a mental note and NEVER forget it.

                   

                  I had my mole start to bleed for about two months before I got it checked. If I had gone the week I noticed symptons I could have prevented so much. It spread to my lymph nodes before I acted.

                   

                  If you have moles and EVER notice anything strange get them checked.

                  • July 12, 2016 at 3:32 pm
                  jennunicorn
                  Participant

                    I just want to say that there is no way of knowing at what point the spread to lymph nodes happened. It is different for everyone and I have this battle with myself all of the time. I first noticed my mole growing February 2015, saw my primary doctor May 2015 after watching it to see if it would go away, she misdiagnosed it and I believed her. I did not get it biopsied until October 2015. I'd like to say that if my doctor diagnosed it properly or actually did her job and referred me to a dermatologist in May, that I would not be dealing with Stage 3. But, in reality, I can't say that, I have no idea and the doctors have no idea. 

                    But, yes, as soon as anything starts to change or something new starts to grow, get a biopsy ASAP to be safe!

                    • July 12, 2016 at 3:32 pm
                    jennunicorn
                    Participant

                      I just want to say that there is no way of knowing at what point the spread to lymph nodes happened. It is different for everyone and I have this battle with myself all of the time. I first noticed my mole growing February 2015, saw my primary doctor May 2015 after watching it to see if it would go away, she misdiagnosed it and I believed her. I did not get it biopsied until October 2015. I'd like to say that if my doctor diagnosed it properly or actually did her job and referred me to a dermatologist in May, that I would not be dealing with Stage 3. But, in reality, I can't say that, I have no idea and the doctors have no idea. 

                      But, yes, as soon as anything starts to change or something new starts to grow, get a biopsy ASAP to be safe!

                      • July 12, 2016 at 3:32 pm
                      jennunicorn
                      Participant

                        I just want to say that there is no way of knowing at what point the spread to lymph nodes happened. It is different for everyone and I have this battle with myself all of the time. I first noticed my mole growing February 2015, saw my primary doctor May 2015 after watching it to see if it would go away, she misdiagnosed it and I believed her. I did not get it biopsied until October 2015. I'd like to say that if my doctor diagnosed it properly or actually did her job and referred me to a dermatologist in May, that I would not be dealing with Stage 3. But, in reality, I can't say that, I have no idea and the doctors have no idea. 

                        But, yes, as soon as anything starts to change or something new starts to grow, get a biopsy ASAP to be safe!

                      • July 10, 2016 at 5:20 pm
                      jennunicorn
                      Participant

                        The only thing you should worry about is CHANGING moles. Flat, raised, whatever, doesn't matter. If something starts to CHANGE: color, shape, size, depth, itches, bleeds, etc. then you make a derm appointment and get it biopsied. You can monitor ones you are concerned about by taking a photo, wait a month, and take another photo to compare. Make sure to do it in the same lighting and same angle so you don't mistake change for different camera settings. 

                        Take care,

                        • July 10, 2016 at 5:20 pm
                        jennunicorn
                        Participant

                          The only thing you should worry about is CHANGING moles. Flat, raised, whatever, doesn't matter. If something starts to CHANGE: color, shape, size, depth, itches, bleeds, etc. then you make a derm appointment and get it biopsied. You can monitor ones you are concerned about by taking a photo, wait a month, and take another photo to compare. Make sure to do it in the same lighting and same angle so you don't mistake change for different camera settings. 

                          Take care,

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