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Dark spot in mole

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    • October 15, 2017 at 10:06 pm
    Benjamin
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      I one day noticed this black/darkbrown spot on one of my moles. It is located on my trunk on the right side. The mole feels a little “puffy” and is about 6mm in diameter on the widest spot (being oval). I haven’t seen any changes in it since i started tracking it (only 2 weeks ago). As for my other moles they all seem to be darkbrown or a bit lighter shade of brown with a darker brown center or spot so this one is not a complete “ugly duckling”. The black/ darkbrown spot is darker than the darker spots on other moles though.

      Wondering if i should keep tracking it on my own or see a doctor? And if the mole does not evolve is there any chance of it being dangerous?

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        • October 16, 2017 at 1:55 am
        sea8star
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          This is a judgment call for you.  Never any harm in talking to a doctor if you go in with no expectations.

            • October 16, 2017 at 10:17 am
            Benjamin
            Participant
              Will a nurse specialised on moles be able to diagnose eventual melanoma?
              • October 16, 2017 at 10:17 am
              Benjamin
              Participant
                Will a nurse specialised on moles be able to diagnose eventual melanoma?
                • October 16, 2017 at 10:17 am
                Benjamin
                Participant
                  Will a nurse specialised on moles be able to diagnose eventual melanoma?
                  • October 16, 2017 at 5:45 pm
                  Janner
                  Participant

                    No one can diagnose melanoma by just looking.  The only way melanoma can be diagnosed is from a biopsy that is sent to a pathologist.  If you are concerned, you need to have a biopsy.

                  • October 16, 2017 at 1:54 pm
                  SDFun
                  Participant

                    See a derm. You will feel better. 

                      • October 16, 2017 at 2:40 pm
                      Benjamin
                      Participant
                        I would think a specialist in moles can diagnose it as well if not better since derms are not specialised in only moles and melanoma don’t you think?
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