Mole has changed

Hi,

I'd like to start off by saying that I've put this thread in this forum because it relates to the topic at hand, but I am not diagnosed with anything of the sort. I am hoping to get some advice, and/or reassurance.

I've recently noticed something odd about a mole I have on my left thigh. It's darker than all of the other moles I've had - all of my other moles are a light brown, whereas this one is significantly darker. I noticed it itching and when I went to scratch it, it felt rough and slightly crusty, but there is no actual crusting i.e no skin has peeled off. It's slightly raised in my skin in comparison to my other moles. I went to look at it closer and noticed that it has small black dots and flecks in it - none of my other moles has anything like this. It's not asymmetrical or anything, but it does have a small patch coming out of the main mole area (that's the best way I can describe it haha.) This is only if I look really close. A few days ago when I ran my finger along it or pressed slightly it would hurt. Nowhere near excruciating, but it was a very weird sensation. The pain I would get from brushing against it is minimal now but I still do feel it a bit. Again nothing actually worth wincing over but noticeable.

I'm pretty sure I've had this mole all my life but I don't know entirely as I have quite a bit. I have about 40-50 obvious ones. I'm fair skinned and have blonde hair. I've always been a bit of a hypochondriac so I don't know if this is just me worrying about nothing. I have a check up with my GP on the 2nd of May anyway, and I probably will mention it, but can anyone here maybe give me some insight on what it may be or just give some advice? I don't want to assume it is a melanoma or anything serious; I mean from a distance it looks like a regular mole. But close up it's so odd (at least to me) and I don't think it's normal to feel pain, or for the mole to be rough to the touch. It's darker than all of my other moles. If anyone can provide some clarification I'd be really grateful.

If it's useful: I'm 18 and female. Also, I rarely go outside and expose my skin to sunlight. If I do, and I know it's going to be very sunny, I will put on sun screen. Although I will admit, I do tend to neglect certain areas of my skin. I've had pretty bad sun burn twice but it was on my shoulders and back, not my legs. The oddest thing about it to me is the black flecks in the mole. They are clear cut streaks or dots - to the point where they distinctly contrast with the colour of the full mole. I've never seen that before in any of mine.

Anyway, thanks for reading, and please reply if you can provide any advice or really anything to just calm me down haha

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