Should I get this removed?
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Should I get this removed?

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    • July 19, 2016 at 3:47 pm
    UriahPH
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    I just noticed this today. Have no idea how long I’ve had it so can’t say of its changed.

    https://imageshack.us/i/pm5EmM5Mp

    Since I’ve not seen it before I’m going to have to assume it’s new. Does this look like something to get removed? Or am I safe watching for change. It’s aboit 2.5mm 3 max.

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      • July 19, 2016 at 3:54 pm
      Ajwells
      Participant

      Do you have a history of melanoma? Or abnormal results from moles?  If you are in doubt, go get it checked out. We aren't dermatologists so we can't tell you a definite answer. Just make an appointment and go. In my opinion, it doesn't look worrisome. But I'm not an expert. 

      • July 19, 2016 at 3:54 pm
      Ajwells
      Participant

      Do you have a history of melanoma? Or abnormal results from moles?  If you are in doubt, go get it checked out. We aren't dermatologists so we can't tell you a definite answer. Just make an appointment and go. In my opinion, it doesn't look worrisome. But I'm not an expert. 

      • July 19, 2016 at 3:54 pm
      Ajwells
      Participant

      Do you have a history of melanoma? Or abnormal results from moles?  If you are in doubt, go get it checked out. We aren't dermatologists so we can't tell you a definite answer. Just make an appointment and go. In my opinion, it doesn't look worrisome. But I'm not an expert. 

      • July 19, 2016 at 6:50 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Take a picture of it now.  Then you can see if it changes.  Obviously, if you see your doc, you can bring it up with them, but from a quick glance, it certainly doesn't jump out at me.  Is this different from all your other moles?  New, by itself, is not considered problematic.  New and different from everything else is of more concern.  "Ugly duckling".

      • July 19, 2016 at 6:50 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Take a picture of it now.  Then you can see if it changes.  Obviously, if you see your doc, you can bring it up with them, but from a quick glance, it certainly doesn't jump out at me.  Is this different from all your other moles?  New, by itself, is not considered problematic.  New and different from everything else is of more concern.  "Ugly duckling".

      • July 19, 2016 at 6:50 pm
      Janner
      Participant

      Take a picture of it now.  Then you can see if it changes.  Obviously, if you see your doc, you can bring it up with them, but from a quick glance, it certainly doesn't jump out at me.  Is this different from all your other moles?  New, by itself, is not considered problematic.  New and different from everything else is of more concern.  "Ugly duckling".

      • July 21, 2016 at 1:14 pm
      stars
      Participant

      Why would you take our advice? No-one here can tell you. Only one thing will tell you: a biopsy. And whether you need a biopsy or not is a question for your doctor, not for random internet strangers.

      • July 21, 2016 at 1:14 pm
      stars
      Participant

      Why would you take our advice? No-one here can tell you. Only one thing will tell you: a biopsy. And whether you need a biopsy or not is a question for your doctor, not for random internet strangers.

      • July 21, 2016 at 1:14 pm
      stars
      Participant

      Why would you take our advice? No-one here can tell you. Only one thing will tell you: a biopsy. And whether you need a biopsy or not is a question for your doctor, not for random internet strangers.

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