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Does melanoma go unnoticed?

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    • August 8, 2016 at 1:10 pm
    Esmith123
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      I am going to the dermatologist on Wednesday to show my derm a couple spots on my skin that I am concerned about. All my moles are 2mm or less. The more I read online about Melanoma, the more terrified I am and I constantly obsess over my moles and compare them to images online. I am in my early 20's with no history of melanoma and no family history of melanoma, BUT I have tanned in tanning beds and outside, so this does put my at a much greater risk. 

      None of my moles have changed over 6 months.. what are the chances that my tiny moles are melanoma? Would I have noticed any changes? I do not know anyone who has had melanoma, so I don't know who else to turn to and my doctor just simply doesnt look at my moles because they are so small he just assumes they are fine. Please help!

      Thank you!

       

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        • August 8, 2016 at 2:01 pm
        ed williams
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          Hi Emily, I am glad that you were able to get an appointment with a dermatologist. Bring some one with you to listen to what the derm has to say or buy a recording device so you can listed later to the advice that will be given to you. The best advice I can give you is to educate yourself about how to monitor your skin. If you take some time a go back on the forum and read the posts by "Janner " over the last couple of years your situation has come up many times. Janner give really good advice and I am sure your derm will be helpfull on Wednesday. Best Wishes from Ottawa!!!Ed

          • August 8, 2016 at 2:01 pm
          ed williams
          Participant

            Hi Emily, I am glad that you were able to get an appointment with a dermatologist. Bring some one with you to listen to what the derm has to say or buy a recording device so you can listed later to the advice that will be given to you. The best advice I can give you is to educate yourself about how to monitor your skin. If you take some time a go back on the forum and read the posts by "Janner " over the last couple of years your situation has come up many times. Janner give really good advice and I am sure your derm will be helpfull on Wednesday. Best Wishes from Ottawa!!!Ed

            • August 8, 2016 at 2:01 pm
            ed williams
            Participant

              Hi Emily, I am glad that you were able to get an appointment with a dermatologist. Bring some one with you to listen to what the derm has to say or buy a recording device so you can listed later to the advice that will be given to you. The best advice I can give you is to educate yourself about how to monitor your skin. If you take some time a go back on the forum and read the posts by "Janner " over the last couple of years your situation has come up many times. Janner give really good advice and I am sure your derm will be helpfull on Wednesday. Best Wishes from Ottawa!!!Ed

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