There’s a picture. It looks quite innocent apart from the yellow tail. I’m already getting my dermatology to remove 3 miles I don’t like and honestly it would be way over my budget to remove one more unless it’s really necessary.
Has it changed? The only way I'd remove that mole (or any mole for that matter) is if it showed change. ABCDs are fine but E and evolving is the one I live by. Most of my moles has some atypical features but as long as they are stable, they aren't going anywhere.
Has it changed? The only way I'd remove that mole (or any mole for that matter) is if it showed change. ABCDs are fine but E and evolving is the one I live by. Most of my moles has some atypical features but as long as they are stable, they aren't going anywhere.
Has it changed? The only way I'd remove that mole (or any mole for that matter) is if it showed change. ABCDs are fine but E and evolving is the one I live by. Most of my moles has some atypical features but as long as they are stable, they aren't going anywhere.
Thank you for thr reply. I’m not sure I’ve never paid attention to it really. So do you think it’s not worth rushing for a biopsy based on the look of it?
Thank you for thr reply. I’m not sure I’ve never paid attention to it really. So do you think it’s not worth rushing for a biopsy based on the look of it?
Thank you for thr reply. I’m not sure I’ve never paid attention to it really. So do you think it’s not worth rushing for a biopsy based on the look of it?
If this were on my skin, no. But I have no clue what your other moles look like and whether this is truly an "ugly duckling". I seriously doubt it. Remember, that is what you are really looking for – something that stands out as being truly different from all your other moles. If it were me, I'd take a snapshot and then monitor it monthly for change. I'd do that with ANY mole. If they are stable, leave them alone. If they change, they are gone. This method avoids unnecessary biopsies. It has worked for me for the last 24 years and 3 melanoma primaries. Pictures give you that independent eye. They are what is used in the basic form of Mole Mapping which many derms use. Monitor for change, not just basic appearance. In the end, go with your gut feeling. You are in charge.
If this were on my skin, no. But I have no clue what your other moles look like and whether this is truly an "ugly duckling". I seriously doubt it. Remember, that is what you are really looking for – something that stands out as being truly different from all your other moles. If it were me, I'd take a snapshot and then monitor it monthly for change. I'd do that with ANY mole. If they are stable, leave them alone. If they change, they are gone. This method avoids unnecessary biopsies. It has worked for me for the last 24 years and 3 melanoma primaries. Pictures give you that independent eye. They are what is used in the basic form of Mole Mapping which many derms use. Monitor for change, not just basic appearance. In the end, go with your gut feeling. You are in charge.
If this were on my skin, no. But I have no clue what your other moles look like and whether this is truly an "ugly duckling". I seriously doubt it. Remember, that is what you are really looking for – something that stands out as being truly different from all your other moles. If it were me, I'd take a snapshot and then monitor it monthly for change. I'd do that with ANY mole. If they are stable, leave them alone. If they change, they are gone. This method avoids unnecessary biopsies. It has worked for me for the last 24 years and 3 melanoma primaries. Pictures give you that independent eye. They are what is used in the basic form of Mole Mapping which many derms use. Monitor for change, not just basic appearance. In the end, go with your gut feeling. You are in charge.
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