Mole on scalp?

[RadioGaGa]

Yes!
Also AVOID any apps that you can download.
Any dermatologist is going to be anxious about saying 'yeah that looks fine!' over the app

Believe me - it happened to me. My mole wasn't even mildly dysplastic on histology, but a particular app had me convinced it was a melanoma.

So yes avoid avoid avoid.

[KK77]

Doesn't even look like an "angry" mole to me!

[goldie84]

Yes!
Also AVOID any apps that you can download.
Any dermatologist is going to be anxious about saying 'yeah that looks fine!' over the app

Believe me - it happened to me. My mole wasn't even mildly dysplastic on histology, but a particular app had me convinced it was a melanoma.

So yes avoid avoid avoid.

Oh I meant go to the next available dermatology appointment not app haha. I’ve done the app thing before and it’s useless and makes me worry more. I just wanted to know if other people bought it warranted a trip to the doctor which it sounds like it probably doesn’t.

[nicole97]

Those apps are awful! They just increase our HA and there are so many variables, lighting, angle, etc. Not worth it at all!

[Shadowhawk]

Those apps are awful! They just increase our HA and there are so many variables, lighting, angle, etc. Not worth it at all!

Being a hobbist photographer, i know lighting, angle and lens can make a difference; but i was blown away at just how much the effect is seen on something like a smart phone. I can make the same spot look COMPLETELY different, just by trying a different angle and distance; add in the effects of the built-in flash or external light, and forget about it. Heck, i can make a drastic difference to my own eyes (no camera) just using different lighting sources and moving the skin the right way.

There is a reason derms use a purpose built instrument, one that has a fixed lens and lighting.. that is why.

[goldie84]

Just posting here as I need to not google. I started to and I think I just need to get out how anxious I am on here as opposed to looking up scary things online. I’ve been checking the mole multiple times daily. Sometimes I’m okay with what I see and reassure myself and sometimes I’m ready to make a derm appt. I keep trying to think what would a normal person do?