Derm checked my moles, did I male the right decision.

In my opinion I believe that was a good choice. If the derm used the scope and there were no worrisome characteristics of any of the moles, then putting yourself through the process of multiple biopsies would not really be worth the trouble. It is always good to do self skin checks and watch for change, if you see any of them change in shape, color, size, texture, start bleeding, anything new, then go back to the derm for a biopsy. Take pictures if you can and periodically take more pictures to compare. Use the same angle and lighting for best accuracy. Try not to worry over nothing right now.

All the best,

 

In my opinion I believe that was a good choice. If the derm used the scope and there were no worrisome characteristics of any of the moles, then putting yourself through the process of multiple biopsies would not really be worth the trouble. It is always good to do self skin checks and watch for change, if you see any of them change in shape, color, size, texture, start bleeding, anything new, then go back to the derm for a biopsy. Take pictures if you can and periodically take more pictures to compare. Use the same angle and lighting for best accuracy. Try not to worry over nothing right now.

All the best,

 

In my opinion I believe that was a good choice. If the derm used the scope and there were no worrisome characteristics of any of the moles, then putting yourself through the process of multiple biopsies would not really be worth the trouble. It is always good to do self skin checks and watch for change, if you see any of them change in shape, color, size, texture, start bleeding, anything new, then go back to the derm for a biopsy. Take pictures if you can and periodically take more pictures to compare. Use the same angle and lighting for best accuracy. Try not to worry over nothing right now.

All the best,

 

I believe if there are places that are concerning to you I would still ask the derm to remove and get a pathology on them even if he thinks under scope looks ok. If nothing else for your own gut instinct and peace of mind. Then watch the remaining ones and your skin closely. Melanoma is a very sneaky creature. All melanomas do not look textbook in appearance…not intended to worry you further. My husband is stage 4 Mets lungs and liver and now Mets have started popping up on the skin…mainly face and scalp. They are lighter in color or some even reddish…not the dark color that comes to mind for melanoma. Just for you to consider and again not intended to frighten or worry you. Good luck!!

I believe if there are places that are concerning to you I would still ask the derm to remove and get a pathology on them even if he thinks under scope looks ok. If nothing else for your own gut instinct and peace of mind. Then watch the remaining ones and your skin closely. Melanoma is a very sneaky creature. All melanomas do not look textbook in appearance…not intended to worry you further. My husband is stage 4 Mets lungs and liver and now Mets have started popping up on the skin…mainly face and scalp. They are lighter in color or some even reddish…not the dark color that comes to mind for melanoma. Just for you to consider and again not intended to frighten or worry you. Good luck!!

I believe if there are places that are concerning to you I would still ask the derm to remove and get a pathology on them even if he thinks under scope looks ok. If nothing else for your own gut instinct and peace of mind. Then watch the remaining ones and your skin closely. Melanoma is a very sneaky creature. All melanomas do not look textbook in appearance…not intended to worry you further. My husband is stage 4 Mets lungs and liver and now Mets have started popping up on the skin…mainly face and scalp. They are lighter in color or some even reddish…not the dark color that comes to mind for melanoma. Just for you to consider and again not intended to frighten or worry you. Good luck!!

CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE!  Take pictures, watch for change.  ONLY method I use.  Take pics of any moles that concern you.  If you have anxiety, this is the ONLY way to proceed.  Then you have an independent eye to help you watch things and you don't let imagination get away from you.  Remember, it's an extremely small percentage of moles that end up being melanoma and it still quite rare in the whole scheme of things. 

CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE!  Take pictures, watch for change.  ONLY method I use.  Take pics of any moles that concern you.  If you have anxiety, this is the ONLY way to proceed.  Then you have an independent eye to help you watch things and you don't let imagination get away from you.  Remember, it's an extremely small percentage of moles that end up being melanoma and it still quite rare in the whole scheme of things. 

CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE!  Take pictures, watch for change.  ONLY method I use.  Take pics of any moles that concern you.  If you have anxiety, this is the ONLY way to proceed.  Then you have an independent eye to help you watch things and you don't let imagination get away from you.  Remember, it's an extremely small percentage of moles that end up being melanoma and it still quite rare in the whole scheme of things.