Melanoma? Or just a normal spot?

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Hello there,

Since 16/9/2019 I had notice a very tiny spot (ballpen size spot) on the side of my finger. I already went to see two different doctor (General Physician) both of them tell me not to worry. I can't get a dermatologist appointment unless the GP refer me to. The spot is not raised, and black in color.

What do you guys think? Here's the picture.image

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    It is too tiny to either diagnose or worry about it being a Melanoma, My Melanoma was already raised jet,shiny black and large when I noticed it. Still waited 6 months before having it taken out. Before that I had noticed a red ring round the base of it which next day had already darkened and another red ring had formed - this is how it was growing. Also it had a secondary on top of itself called a satellite which I had thought was a little soft wart.

    I once had a small hard black raised spot on my back so could not see it and GP was suspicious so referred me.

    I had to laugh as it was indeed a blackhead and the specialist squeezed it out for me ! It was bigger than your pin prick sized spot. Keep an eye on it to see if it grows and changes but I doubt it.

    Good luck

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