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Should I be concerned

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    • September 4, 2015 at 3:01 pm
    jonathanmole
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      Hi! I just found this mole on my left leg, I was startled to see black dots in the mole itself and scheduled a meeting with a dermatologist, but sadly it's gonna be at least 3 weeks til I see him. I am so worried about what this might be. I just want to get some feedback on what to expect and what you might think this is. Thank you. 

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        • September 4, 2015 at 7:15 pm
        Kim K
        Participant

          Don't worry until it is time to worry.  You are lucky to be seen that quickly.  Hopefully just a plain 'ole mole, at worst somewhat dysplastic.  You are vigilant, just make sure they do a scoop or other biopsy if can versus a shave.

          Let us know how it goes.

          KK

          • September 4, 2015 at 7:15 pm
          Kim K
          Participant

            Don't worry until it is time to worry.  You are lucky to be seen that quickly.  Hopefully just a plain 'ole mole, at worst somewhat dysplastic.  You are vigilant, just make sure they do a scoop or other biopsy if can versus a shave.

            Let us know how it goes.

            KK

            • September 4, 2015 at 7:15 pm
            Kim K
            Participant

              Don't worry until it is time to worry.  You are lucky to be seen that quickly.  Hopefully just a plain 'ole mole, at worst somewhat dysplastic.  You are vigilant, just make sure they do a scoop or other biopsy if can versus a shave.

              Let us know how it goes.

              KK

              • September 4, 2015 at 9:53 pm
              stars
              Participant

                Hi – it's natural to worry, but there's no point researching something you probably don't even have. Melanoma cannot be diagnosed by the naked eye – it can be suspected, but only ever proven by biopsy. So no-one here or anywhere else can provide any realistic info on this mole except a pathologist who is looking at a biopsy under a microscope. Even then it can be hard to diagnose. As my dr is often telling me – innocent looking things can be mel, and scary looking thngs can be innocent. Don't worry yourself about melanoma until you have a diagnosis of melanoma – and this might never happen. You're doing the right thing getting it checked out – that's all you can do right now. Stars.

                  • September 6, 2015 at 2:21 am
                  Mugglemum
                  Participant

                    I found some scary looking moles on my husbands back. Going this week to the dermatologist. They had a cancellation and could get us in. I am terrified. Really scared. But I love stars post. Shouldn't worry about something that might not be. Easier said then done. Good luck to you!

                    • September 6, 2015 at 2:21 am
                    Mugglemum
                    Participant

                      I found some scary looking moles on my husbands back. Going this week to the dermatologist. They had a cancellation and could get us in. I am terrified. Really scared. But I love stars post. Shouldn't worry about something that might not be. Easier said then done. Good luck to you!

                      • September 6, 2015 at 2:21 am
                      Mugglemum
                      Participant

                        I found some scary looking moles on my husbands back. Going this week to the dermatologist. They had a cancellation and could get us in. I am terrified. Really scared. But I love stars post. Shouldn't worry about something that might not be. Easier said then done. Good luck to you!

                      • September 4, 2015 at 9:53 pm
                      stars
                      Participant

                        Hi – it's natural to worry, but there's no point researching something you probably don't even have. Melanoma cannot be diagnosed by the naked eye – it can be suspected, but only ever proven by biopsy. So no-one here or anywhere else can provide any realistic info on this mole except a pathologist who is looking at a biopsy under a microscope. Even then it can be hard to diagnose. As my dr is often telling me – innocent looking things can be mel, and scary looking thngs can be innocent. Don't worry yourself about melanoma until you have a diagnosis of melanoma – and this might never happen. You're doing the right thing getting it checked out – that's all you can do right now. Stars.

                        • September 4, 2015 at 9:53 pm
                        stars
                        Participant

                          Hi – it's natural to worry, but there's no point researching something you probably don't even have. Melanoma cannot be diagnosed by the naked eye – it can be suspected, but only ever proven by biopsy. So no-one here or anywhere else can provide any realistic info on this mole except a pathologist who is looking at a biopsy under a microscope. Even then it can be hard to diagnose. As my dr is often telling me – innocent looking things can be mel, and scary looking thngs can be innocent. Don't worry yourself about melanoma until you have a diagnosis of melanoma – and this might never happen. You're doing the right thing getting it checked out – that's all you can do right now. Stars.

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