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Worrisome Mole

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- September 20, 2017 at 3:01 pm
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KateMG
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Hello, I recently went to the doctor to have a mole removed and also have her look at a mole I am worried about. She looked at the mole and said she noticed it and that we need to just watch it. I am incredibly anxious and so I decided to make an appointment with a dermatologist however, my appointment isn't for another month and I'm trying to be patient but I'm nervous/scared. Here is a picture of my mole, I was just wondering if I could get some opinions about the look of it. Should I be worried? I have been having my husband look at it and take pictures of it and we haven't noticed any changes. Its small but its multicolored which is why I was concerned about it. I am fair skinned and had sunburns as a kid. I went to the tanning bed maybe 3 times when I was in high school. was also wondering what should I ask my dermatologist during my appoinment to make sure I am getting the most thourough exam. Thank you.

-Kate

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- - September 20, 2017 at 3:44 pm
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  Jamie1960
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  Judging from the surrounding skin, you appear to be fair complected so good job seeing a dermatoligist.
  
  No one other than a professional can give you an answer, but you may be able to reassure yourself by going through your self-examination "alphabet".
  
  The mole in question does not appear to be Asymmterical. The Border does not appear to be irregular. It does exhibit more than one Color. The Diameter is smaller than a pencil eraser. Is it Evolving ? Watch it and see.
  
  Of the 5 or so "at home" criteria, only two appear to be clearly satisfied, so watching it is a viable option for you.
  
  This said, my own (and this is purely personal given my prior history) is to biopsy anything which seems suspicious.
  
  Hope this is helpful.
  - September 20, 2017 at 3:59 pm
    
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    KateMG
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    Thank you for your response. No, it isn't evolving, at least not that I have noticed. I've only been watching it for a little over a month so I'm not sure if I would notice change in it that quicky or not. I am most definitely going to ask for a biopsy. I would just feel better having it off for some peace of mind. Thanks again for the response.
    
    -Kate

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