Worried about melanoma at the moment

[pulisa]

Thanks Wise, we'll see what he says 

I think I may have atypical mole syndrome? Because I easily have more than 50 moles (more than 100, I'd say) and at least 1 is atypical (I think 3+). No family history of melanoma, which is one good thing. My body doesn't look as bad as the photos I've seen of people with the syndrome - my moles generally seem smaller and lighter and somewhat less abundant - but I think on the internet they always use the most extreme photos.

I'm furious with myself for spending so much time in the sun, and getting the sunburns. I honestly didn't know how great my risk was until recently. I didn't even realise I had more moles than most people.

So it's your own diagnosis? Why not wait until you see the dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis/assessment?