Advice about mole

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    • July 2, 2016 at 7:18 pm
    2smallpeas
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      Hi folks! I want to preface this by saying I do have an appt. with a Dermatologist for mid August.

      I have one mole above my bikini line that has gradually changed in the last few years. It started off a light tan color and fairly small to now be about .25". Not only has it grown, but little dark brown spots are popping up on the mole. It resembles a chocolate chip cookie. 

      Admittedly, the only reason I made the appt. was to appease my husband. Because this spot stands out from the rest and my Father being a melanoma survivor, I promised to make and keep the appt. I'm more curious than concerned at this point.

      While I know that you can't diagnose cancer simply by looking, does this mole look to be concerning? 

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        • July 2, 2016 at 7:43 pm
        2smallpeas
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            • July 2, 2016 at 7:54 pm
            2smallpeas
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              Sorry, I can't figure out how to post a pic. Any suggestions?

              • July 2, 2016 at 7:54 pm
              2smallpeas
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                Sorry, I can't figure out how to post a pic. Any suggestions?

                • July 2, 2016 at 7:54 pm
                2smallpeas
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                  Sorry, I can't figure out how to post a pic. Any suggestions?

                • July 2, 2016 at 7:43 pm
                2smallpeas
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                  • July 2, 2016 at 7:43 pm
                  2smallpeas
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                    • July 2, 2016 at 8:02 pm
                    jennunicorn
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                      2 things you state: You noticed change and it stands out from the rest.

                      These two things are reason enough to get it checked out. Change is key, anything that starts to change in color, shape, size, etc should get checked out. Glad you have an appointment.

                      Even if we could see a picture of the mole, there isn't much else we could tell you since we don't know your body and the rest of your moles like you do. You say it stands out, then it's an ugly duckling and it is definitely worth a dermatology appointment. 

                       

                      • July 2, 2016 at 8:02 pm
                      jennunicorn
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                        2 things you state: You noticed change and it stands out from the rest.

                        These two things are reason enough to get it checked out. Change is key, anything that starts to change in color, shape, size, etc should get checked out. Glad you have an appointment.

                        Even if we could see a picture of the mole, there isn't much else we could tell you since we don't know your body and the rest of your moles like you do. You say it stands out, then it's an ugly duckling and it is definitely worth a dermatology appointment. 

                         

                        • July 2, 2016 at 8:02 pm
                        jennunicorn
                        Participant

                          2 things you state: You noticed change and it stands out from the rest.

                          These two things are reason enough to get it checked out. Change is key, anything that starts to change in color, shape, size, etc should get checked out. Glad you have an appointment.

                          Even if we could see a picture of the mole, there isn't much else we could tell you since we don't know your body and the rest of your moles like you do. You say it stands out, then it's an ugly duckling and it is definitely worth a dermatology appointment. 

                           

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