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Is this melanoma?

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    • April 20, 2018 at 2:48 am
    AnonMous
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      My mother had a melanoma scare just last year. Like her I spent most of my life in the Sun, and I’ve been very worried about this mole specifically. I’m always itching my scalp because of hair loss, which contributes to the scabbing and possibly it’s scarring / shape. Thoughts?

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      The shape has changed slightly but this mole has always been pronounced. It almost feels split in a weird way now but that maybe from my scratching and it healing.

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        • April 20, 2018 at 3:13 pm
        sister of patient
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          Hi Anon – I don't have mel, I'm just a family member, however, if I had such a mole on my scalp, I'd definitely get it checked out. Please do see a derm!! Best wishes it's nothing!!!

          Barb

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