Existing mole recently changed colour
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Hi,
Quick question....I’ve had a mole/beauty spot on my chest for as long as I can remember (just over 6mm in diameter), but recently realised that it had changed in colour from brown to pink. I also think it may have slightly changed shape (although I may just be thinking that because I’m extremely worried and suffer from anxiety).
I saw my gp this morning who didn’t think it was anything really to worry about, but told me to keep an eye on it. I’ve also privately booked to see a dermatologist, but that isn’t for two week.
I’m really worried that it may be the start of a melanoma. Has anyone else had this? Does it always mean it’s a skin cancer when a mole changes colour/shape?
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Chibburn13 dean070887
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You must keep getting checked especially if it changes in any way.
mike09523 dean070887
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Hi Dean,
You have done the right thing getting an appointment with dermatology clinic.
They will check you over and if there is any concern then they will do a skin biopsy. It's possible it will be done there and then. Once they have the results you will be informed as to next step.
I went in for a mole on my arm, which was removed along with two others, one on my leg and one on my back, all done under local anaesthetic, no pain whatever. Went back two weeks later to have stitches taken out of my arm only to be told that I had a malignant melanoma in my arm and more needed to be removed. That was two years ago and last week I was signed off ,all now okay.
Best of luck,
Mike.