Please tell me I'm overreacting about this mole

[BlueIris]

...I have hundreds like that. If you really can't deal with it you'll have to choose between being covered in moles or covered in scars.

[megan91]

I don't cut every mole off. I have multiple ones that look far worse that I monitor. I just don't like brand new and darker than most my other ones. Honestly if it was lighter, I'd probably just monitor it. The 5 moles I have had cut off (except one) the doctor decided they wanted off.

[utrocket09]

I don't cut every mole off. I have multiple ones that look far worse that I monitor. I just don't like brand new and darker than most my other ones. Honestly if it was lighter, I'd probably just monitor it. The 5 moles I have had cut off (except one) the doctor decided they wanted off.

It is normal for us to get new moles up until we are 60. My husband has had 20 removed due to cancer concerns. Just because you have a new mole or freckle, means nothing. You are completely overreacting.

[Fishmanpa]

Of course, do what you want as I'm seeing your anxiety argue facts and reality here but that's a 'freckle' not a raised mole and needs no attention.

Positive thoughts

[Double_Rainbow]

Megan, I can't see the pic but it does not matter. We can't diagnose moles over the internet. You are seeing a professional in 3 days. Leave it to him to decide. Even if we play the worst case scenario, and that tiny spec is melanoma, it is probably super early and you will be cured by surgery. I stress that it is likely nothing but you see even in the worst case it is still not much to stress about. And I'm not saying this just to say something. I am a long term melanoma anxiety sufferer. As far as melanoma anxiety goes, I've been through it all. When you reach the rock bottom, you realize that there is no other way but up. I no longer run to the derm with every little speck. I measure, take pic and observe. But since you are having an appt anyway go have it taken care of, but please dont find another one. All the best!

[megan91]

So I went to my doctor and she wouldn't cut it off even though it was new. So I tried to forget about it for a week. Well checked it today and it has changed, my sister even showed a doctor she works with it and he said slightly. I'm flipping out and so mad because my doctor was like just watch it and you know how that is for someone with anxiety. UGH now I'm spiraling worst than ever. I feel like it has to be melanoma if it's new AND changing.

[nicole97]

Make an appt with a derm (different one than the one you saw if that is who you saw) and insist they remove it. If it changes, I always have them removed, even just for peace of mind. Otherwise you are going to find yourself spending WAY too much time constantly examining it, comparing it to pictures, etc (I speak from MUCH experience on that one!). But I wouldn't worry. You said it just showed up recently, so time is on your side. Just take a deep breath and see a different derm.

[Fishmanpa]

Make an appt with a derm (different one than the one you saw if that is who you saw) and insist they remove it. If it changes, I always have them removed, even just for peace of mind.

Respectfully, I disagree. In addition to the costs, that's just keeping the dragon well fed.

Positive thoughts

[megan91]

Well I'm not for certain when it showed but it has to be fairly recent. I wanted it move then because I didn't want to have to monitor it and be freaking out if it changed. Which it has. Not drastically but it's only been less than two weeks. But I already made one.

[megan91]

But I'm certain it changed. It's obvious in the pictures. I don't like taking chances