a worrisome mole

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    • August 24, 2015 at 5:06 am
    brandilina
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      Hi. My name is Brandi and I am 24 years old. I have had a mole on my back since I could remember. It used to be a perfectly circle brown mole. Now, not so much. My stepmom has been telling me since I was 12 that I needed it checked out. Actually, I can’t wear anything backless anymore cause even strangers who have seen it have pulled me to the side and told me it looked dangerous. I am not quite sure. It has changed shaped for years but I never paid much attention. About 2 months ago, my brother noticed it and told me that it had started to turn black in a part of it. Today I felt it and it had grown a lump on it. Should I be worried? Should I see a doctor? I also have another mole on my jaw line that has started to look like it is spreading color and now I am having jaw problems where my jaw will lock and I can’t open it for a while. Am I crazy? Should I get these checked out?
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        • August 24, 2015 at 5:07 am
        brandilina
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          I would like to post pictures if someone could tell me how.
          • August 24, 2015 at 5:07 am
          brandilina
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            I would like to post pictures if someone could tell me how.
            • August 24, 2015 at 5:07 am
            brandilina
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              I would like to post pictures if someone could tell me how.
              • August 25, 2015 at 9:12 pm
              Anonymous
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                Hi Brandi,

                Thanks for your post. Let me start by saying we are not doctors at the MRF and we cannot make a medical diagnosis.

                It is our recommendation that if you notice any changes in existing moles or the appearance of a new mole, that you bring it to the attention of a dermatologist right away. If you can find a dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer and/or melanoma, that would be even better. You can have the dermatologist take a look at both of the moles you are worried about. It's best to get anything suspicious looked at by a professional so you can catch melanoma early and also so you can give yourself peace of mind if it is nothing. 

                Here is a page on our website that you might find helpful:

                http://www.melanoma.org/understand-melanoma/diagnosing-melanoma/i-think-i-have-melanoma

                Please don't hesitate to contact me at education@melanoma.org if you have additional questions. 

                Sincerely,

                Shelby – MRF

                • August 25, 2015 at 9:12 pm
                Anonymous
                Inactive

                  Hi Brandi,

                  Thanks for your post. Let me start by saying we are not doctors at the MRF and we cannot make a medical diagnosis.

                  It is our recommendation that if you notice any changes in existing moles or the appearance of a new mole, that you bring it to the attention of a dermatologist right away. If you can find a dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer and/or melanoma, that would be even better. You can have the dermatologist take a look at both of the moles you are worried about. It's best to get anything suspicious looked at by a professional so you can catch melanoma early and also so you can give yourself peace of mind if it is nothing. 

                  Here is a page on our website that you might find helpful:

                  http://www.melanoma.org/understand-melanoma/diagnosing-melanoma/i-think-i-have-melanoma

                  Please don't hesitate to contact me at education@melanoma.org if you have additional questions. 

                  Sincerely,

                  Shelby – MRF

                  • August 25, 2015 at 9:12 pm
                  Anonymous
                  Inactive

                    Hi Brandi,

                    Thanks for your post. Let me start by saying we are not doctors at the MRF and we cannot make a medical diagnosis.

                    It is our recommendation that if you notice any changes in existing moles or the appearance of a new mole, that you bring it to the attention of a dermatologist right away. If you can find a dermatologist who specializes in skin cancer and/or melanoma, that would be even better. You can have the dermatologist take a look at both of the moles you are worried about. It's best to get anything suspicious looked at by a professional so you can catch melanoma early and also so you can give yourself peace of mind if it is nothing. 

                    Here is a page on our website that you might find helpful:

                    http://www.melanoma.org/understand-melanoma/diagnosing-melanoma/i-think-i-have-melanoma

                    Please don't hesitate to contact me at education@melanoma.org if you have additional questions. 

                    Sincerely,

                    Shelby – MRF

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