Does this look like melanoma?

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I've recently paid more attention to this mole I developed in the last two years. I'm 16 and female, healthy apart from having mononucleosis currently, but I'm really worried over these moles. I have one on the very bottom of my low back (pictured), one on my ribcage, two on my chest, and one on my left arm (though I was born with that one and cannot tell if it has changed). The others all have the same appearance except they are a bit rounder. My family thinks I'm overreacting as I tend to do and won't get them checked, but I'm very worried!image

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    i have odd looking moles all over my body. i recently had to have one biopsied because it looked like it had changed shape and color a bit but the biopsy came back as just a mole. go to a dermatologist and get full body mole check i had that done and none of mine looked odd enough for the to biopsy it. it will put your mind at ease i promise. i don't think it looks like melanoma at all but im not a dr and no one will be able to diagnose you here so its better to go to a dermatologist and just get it checked if you're worried.

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    I have one like that on the back of my shoulder, a dermatologist said it didn't seem to be anything worrisome, just schedule an appointment with one to make sure its ok.

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