palspals
14-04-18, 06:15
Hi all,
First some context: I am a very fair skinned Australian with many moles (definitely more than average). I am 24.
A few years ago, a small brown dot appeared on my chest and grew slowly (over the course of a year) into a larger brown mole, after a certain size (pencil eraser) it seemed to stay put. Back then, I had no anxiety but was displeased with the way it looked. I went to the general doctor who said it looked okay, and I then got it lasered off. Ever since, it's been replaced by a faint white scar- there has been no regimentation.
Still, I worry I may have zapped away evidence of melanoma and left it unattended to all this time. I worry because it was a new mole that most certainly evolved. From what I read, this isn't normal- most people say their benign moles have showed up out of nowhere in their entirety.
I am planning on going to the derma to have them remove the scar and any mole tissue under it...As the GP admitted to me that they were not thorough when they checked it in the first place.
Have any of you had a mole grow and be completely fine? Any wisdom much appreciated.
Thanks so much.
First some context: I am a very fair skinned Australian with many moles (definitely more than average). I am 24.
A few years ago, a small brown dot appeared on my chest and grew slowly (over the course of a year) into a larger brown mole, after a certain size (pencil eraser) it seemed to stay put. Back then, I had no anxiety but was displeased with the way it looked. I went to the general doctor who said it looked okay, and I then got it lasered off. Ever since, it's been replaced by a faint white scar- there has been no regimentation.
Still, I worry I may have zapped away evidence of melanoma and left it unattended to all this time. I worry because it was a new mole that most certainly evolved. From what I read, this isn't normal- most people say their benign moles have showed up out of nowhere in their entirety.
I am planning on going to the derma to have them remove the scar and any mole tissue under it...As the GP admitted to me that they were not thorough when they checked it in the first place.
Have any of you had a mole grow and be completely fine? Any wisdom much appreciated.
Thanks so much.