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      Hey man, I'm in the exact same boat as you. A little over a month ago I shaved down the sides and back of my head.  Where a small pinkish tan colored mole/mark used to be, now has morphed into a very sinister looking growth.  The possibilities have really been eating at me so yesterday I finally went to my doctor. …and they were CLOSED for the Memorial Day weekend!!!  Just my luck!  I'll go back early next week and update when I can. Im really worried as about 5 years ago, I had a growth removed from my back that turned out to be a dysplastic Spitz nevus.  And from what I understand, if you have the one, you're more likely to develop the other.        …on another note,  I admit that I have been spending WAY too much time on this website, definitely freaking myself out, hopefully unnecessarily.  But just wanted to say I admire you all and wish everyone the best of luck.  Hope I don't have to join the "club", but if I do, it's good to know there is a place to go for support! Take care all!

      Bdk2727
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      Hey man, I'm in the exact same boat as you. A little over a month ago I shaved down the sides and back of my head.  Where a small pinkish tan colored mole/mark used to be, now has morphed into a very sinister looking growth.  The possibilities have really been eating at me so yesterday I finally went to my doctor. …and they were CLOSED for the Memorial Day weekend!!!  Just my luck!  I'll go back early next week and update when I can. Im really worried as about 5 years ago, I had a growth removed from my back that turned out to be a dysplastic Spitz nevus.  And from what I understand, if you have the one, you're more likely to develop the other.        …on another note,  I admit that I have been spending WAY too much time on this website, definitely freaking myself out, hopefully unnecessarily.  But just wanted to say I admire you all and wish everyone the best of luck.  Hope I don't have to join the "club", but if I do, it's good to know there is a place to go for support! Take care all!

      Bdk2727
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      Hey man, I'm in the exact same boat as you. A little over a month ago I shaved down the sides and back of my head.  Where a small pinkish tan colored mole/mark used to be, now has morphed into a very sinister looking growth.  The possibilities have really been eating at me so yesterday I finally went to my doctor. …and they were CLOSED for the Memorial Day weekend!!!  Just my luck!  I'll go back early next week and update when I can. Im really worried as about 5 years ago, I had a growth removed from my back that turned out to be a dysplastic Spitz nevus.  And from what I understand, if you have the one, you're more likely to develop the other.        …on another note,  I admit that I have been spending WAY too much time on this website, definitely freaking myself out, hopefully unnecessarily.  But just wanted to say I admire you all and wish everyone the best of luck.  Hope I don't have to join the "club", but if I do, it's good to know there is a place to go for support! Take care all!

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