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    • January 5, 2017 at 12:31 pm
    timandpaiz
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      I’m 22 years old and here lately my mother has had some concern over a mole on my back. It’s light brown with a dark black spot in the center. It’s textured, not flat and uneven around the edges. She says it’s changed but I can’t really see it because it’s directly between my shoulder blades. I got a referral to a dermatologist over the phone yesterday now I’m waiting on the appt. What are some things to ask the Dr? What are the possibilities that it could be melanoma? Did you have pain in your underarms?
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        • January 5, 2017 at 2:31 pm
        Janner
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          Pain is not common although itching in the mole can happen.  If it is changing, it needs to be biopsied.  It doesn't mean it has to be melanoma, it is just a bit more concerning and deserves a biopsy to be proactive.  Most things are NOT melanoma.  I wouldn't be overly worried but I wouldn't ignore it, either.  Just tell the derm it is changing and you want it removed. 

          • January 5, 2017 at 2:31 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            Pain is not common although itching in the mole can happen.  If it is changing, it needs to be biopsied.  It doesn't mean it has to be melanoma, it is just a bit more concerning and deserves a biopsy to be proactive.  Most things are NOT melanoma.  I wouldn't be overly worried but I wouldn't ignore it, either.  Just tell the derm it is changing and you want it removed. 

              • January 5, 2017 at 6:46 pm
              timandpaiz
              Participant
                Okay thank you for the reply.I was going to post a picture but didn’t know how. I have fibromyalgia and have been having pain under both arms maybe it’s from that.
                • January 5, 2017 at 6:46 pm
                timandpaiz
                Participant
                  Okay thank you for the reply.I was going to post a picture but didn’t know how. I have fibromyalgia and have been having pain under both arms maybe it’s from that.
                  • January 5, 2017 at 6:46 pm
                  timandpaiz
                  Participant
                    Okay thank you for the reply.I was going to post a picture but didn’t know how. I have fibromyalgia and have been having pain under both arms maybe it’s from that.
                  • January 5, 2017 at 2:31 pm
                  Janner
                  Participant

                    Pain is not common although itching in the mole can happen.  If it is changing, it needs to be biopsied.  It doesn't mean it has to be melanoma, it is just a bit more concerning and deserves a biopsy to be proactive.  Most things are NOT melanoma.  I wouldn't be overly worried but I wouldn't ignore it, either.  Just tell the derm it is changing and you want it removed. 

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