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Atypical mole

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leon60923
leon60923

Hi there, I have got a weird mole on my back I suddenly think cancer. Unfortunately my GP is having very long wait times at the minute. My family has a history of high amount of moles and I am the same I have loads. But 10 weeks ago I noticed an oddly shaped one. (top left one in the picture). I forgot about it till now when I was outside and suddenly remembered about it again. From memory it looks the same as it did back then. I have to conclusions it either just a Atypical mole which I am more inclined to believe and also the other thought is Malignant Melanoma. I was wondering if anyone could hint me to make a firmer answer of what it could be?

I plan to go to the GP when I can get an appointment but I am unsure when.

In the picture I got slightly sun burned today hence my back being red. Its the top left one I am worried about also the other moles show the range of sizes I do have some bigger ones on the other parts of my body.

Any help would be great thanks.

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee leon60923

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    Its impossible to tell if its OK or not, but usually a problem mole will start to itch, scab and weep as well as change shape and colour.

    PLEASE put some factor 50 sun cream on your body when out in the sun, getting sunburned is a key factor in skin cancer.

    If you have a lot of moles it is a good idea to keep a record of yearly photos of your moles. It helps a GP and dermatologist spot any warning signs.

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