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sharonlynn210:

My son also had a mole on his back when he was 18 removed and he is stage 3 .

Any other details? How is he doing?

KellyH:

Get it checked!!!! My son was diagnosed at age 17 with Stage 3 melanoma from a mole that looked like nothing to everyone that looked at it. We were completely shocked when the pathology came back melanoma. Better safe than sorry is what I say.

Good luck!!!

Kelly

Can you let me know more info? Size? New? Color? Changing? Any history?

Hi, i just wanted to add since I got the path report. It says MINIMAL cytologic atypia and extends to one peripheral margin. (Final diagnos- still says Mild Atypia) I'm feeling better about watching but would love input. Janner? : )

Hi, i just wanted to add since I got the path report. It says MINIMAL cytologic atypia and extends to one peripheral margin. (Final diagnos- still says Mild Atypia) I'm feeling better about watching but would love input. Janner? : )

Hi, i just wanted to add since I got the path report. It says MINIMAL cytologic atypia and extends to one peripheral margin. (Final diagnos- still says Mild Atypia) I'm feeling better about watching but would love input. Janner? : )

Sorry to hear that! What did it look like? Size, color, changing?  I am all about just getting things off but trying to balance it all and wondering how accurate dermatascope is! Best wishes!!

Thanks for your reply. I did have it looked at and derm said it was fine… I still wonder if I should have it checked with a dermatoscope. Sorry about your son's diagnosis! I hope he is doing ok. What did his mole look like and what made you take it off? Just curious since you said everyone said it was nothing… best wishes!

Thanks–and absolutely if pigment grows back, it is coming off (I already told derm that and he said yes)
He just didn't think taking more off now was necessary. This isn't my "main" derm… but he will take anything off, does punches, sends to a good lab and gets results within 48 hours. Only thing I don't love is how casual he is.  I got a little panicky when I saw you had written that a biopsy can trigger something (I did a search on it) I suppose I could always ask the derm who said it should come off, for her opinion… but I probably should put it to bed! Thanks again  : )

Thanks–and absolutely if pigment grows back, it is coming off (I already told derm that and he said yes)
He just didn't think taking more off now was necessary. This isn't my "main" derm… but he will take anything off, does punches, sends to a good lab and gets results within 48 hours. Only thing I don't love is how casual he is.  I got a little panicky when I saw you had written that a biopsy can trigger something (I did a search on it) I suppose I could always ask the derm who said it should come off, for her opinion… but I probably should put it to bed! Thanks again  : )

Thanks–and absolutely if pigment grows back, it is coming off (I already told derm that and he said yes)
He just didn't think taking more off now was necessary. This isn't my "main" derm… but he will take anything off, does punches, sends to a good lab and gets results within 48 hours. Only thing I don't love is how casual he is.  I got a little panicky when I saw you had written that a biopsy can trigger something (I did a search on it) I suppose I could always ask the derm who said it should come off, for her opinion… but I probably should put it to bed! Thanks again  : )

Hi- it is maybe 2-3mm. I will see if I can figure out how to post a pic. It was a PA who saw it and did not use scope. I may see derm who can use the scope next week. Even if it looked fine w/it, I would still biopsy it just in case. So my plan is now to schedule appointment for biopsy in about 2 weeks if still there. Seeing a derm beforehand would mainly be to alleviate my stress. I am leaving it alone.. I tried neosporin/alcohol/pimple medicine, etc.. none of which made a difference. It is on his forehead where he wore a sweaty hat and helmet for weeks at camp… so maybe something with sweat, but doesn't look infected or staphlike. Thanks for your reply.

Hi- it is maybe 2-3mm. I will see if I can figure out how to post a pic. It was a PA who saw it and did not use scope. I may see derm who can use the scope next week. Even if it looked fine w/it, I would still biopsy it just in case. So my plan is now to schedule appointment for biopsy in about 2 weeks if still there. Seeing a derm beforehand would mainly be to alleviate my stress. I am leaving it alone.. I tried neosporin/alcohol/pimple medicine, etc.. none of which made a difference. It is on his forehead where he wore a sweaty hat and helmet for weeks at camp… so maybe something with sweat, but doesn't look infected or staphlike. Thanks for your reply.