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

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      • June 13, 2016 at 12:17 pm
      Janner
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        Has it changed?  The only way I'd remove that mole (or any mole for that matter) is if it showed change.  ABCDs are fine but E and evolving is the one I live by.  Most of my moles has some atypical features but as long as they are stable, they aren't going anywhere. 

        Do what makes YOU comfortable!

          • June 13, 2016 at 12:58 pm
          UriahPH
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            Thank you for thr reply. I’m not sure I’ve never paid attention to it really. So do you think it’s not worth rushing for a biopsy based on the look of it?
            • June 13, 2016 at 1:29 pm
            Janner
            Participant

              If this were on my skin, no.  But I have no clue what your other moles look like and whether this is truly an "ugly duckling".  I seriously doubt it.   Remember, that is what you are really looking for – something that stands out as being truly different from all your other moles.  If it were me, I'd take a snapshot and then monitor it monthly for change.  I'd do that with ANY mole.   If they are stable, leave them alone.  If they change, they are gone.  This method avoids unnecessary biopsies.  It has worked for me for the last 24 years and 3 melanoma primaries.  Pictures give you that independent eye.  They are what is used in the basic form of Mole Mapping which many derms use.  Monitor for change, not just basic appearance.  In the end, go with your gut feeling.  You are in charge.

              • June 13, 2016 at 1:29 pm
              Janner
              Participant

                If this were on my skin, no.  But I have no clue what your other moles look like and whether this is truly an "ugly duckling".  I seriously doubt it.   Remember, that is what you are really looking for – something that stands out as being truly different from all your other moles.  If it were me, I'd take a snapshot and then monitor it monthly for change.  I'd do that with ANY mole.   If they are stable, leave them alone.  If they change, they are gone.  This method avoids unnecessary biopsies.  It has worked for me for the last 24 years and 3 melanoma primaries.  Pictures give you that independent eye.  They are what is used in the basic form of Mole Mapping which many derms use.  Monitor for change, not just basic appearance.  In the end, go with your gut feeling.  You are in charge.

                • June 13, 2016 at 1:29 pm
                Janner
                Participant

                  If this were on my skin, no.  But I have no clue what your other moles look like and whether this is truly an "ugly duckling".  I seriously doubt it.   Remember, that is what you are really looking for – something that stands out as being truly different from all your other moles.  If it were me, I'd take a snapshot and then monitor it monthly for change.  I'd do that with ANY mole.   If they are stable, leave them alone.  If they change, they are gone.  This method avoids unnecessary biopsies.  It has worked for me for the last 24 years and 3 melanoma primaries.  Pictures give you that independent eye.  They are what is used in the basic form of Mole Mapping which many derms use.  Monitor for change, not just basic appearance.  In the end, go with your gut feeling.  You are in charge.

                  • June 13, 2016 at 12:58 pm
                  UriahPH
                  Participant
                    Thank you for thr reply. I’m not sure I’ve never paid attention to it really. So do you think it’s not worth rushing for a biopsy based on the look of it?
                    • June 13, 2016 at 12:58 pm
                    UriahPH
                    Participant
                      Thank you for thr reply. I’m not sure I’ve never paid attention to it really. So do you think it’s not worth rushing for a biopsy based on the look of it?
                    • June 13, 2016 at 12:17 pm
                    Janner
                    Participant

                      Has it changed?  The only way I'd remove that mole (or any mole for that matter) is if it showed change.  ABCDs are fine but E and evolving is the one I live by.  Most of my moles has some atypical features but as long as they are stable, they aren't going anywhere. 

                      Do what makes YOU comfortable!

                      • June 13, 2016 at 12:17 pm
                      Janner
                      Participant

                        Has it changed?  The only way I'd remove that mole (or any mole for that matter) is if it showed change.  ABCDs are fine but E and evolving is the one I live by.  Most of my moles has some atypical features but as long as they are stable, they aren't going anywhere. 

                        Do what makes YOU comfortable!

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