Is this a mole or an age spot?

[GColdtimer]

This appeared on my neck a few weeks ago. I thought it was just an age spot but now I am worried its a new mole. It isn't raised or dark, it just appeared. Has anyone else started getting these aged 44?!

[Elibean]

Yes, I did....and I used to get them checked, until I got to know what was normal for me. They are age spots, or sun spots (mine). Its worth showing to a GP, tbh, as a) its the responsible thing to do with something new and unknown and b) you are bound to worry until someone who knows can tell you its nothing to worry about :)

[GColdtimer]

You are right elibean, I will worry until I get it checked so I have made an appointment for next week. I am sure I will just come out feeling silly for wasting their time (not that they ever make me feel that way) but better that than the alternative. Thanks for replying!

[lljkk]

I'd vote age spot or seborric keratosis or something similar. I spot seborric K's on other people all the time (I get them too, more as I get older).

When it's hard to tell, doctors will help you figure out which one.

[sadie9]

I have one also, it appeared late forties. Exactly the same as yours and on my collarbone. I presume it is an age spot, I will have it looked at next time I am at GP, but probably won't make an appointment especially.
I don't have any others and it is noticeable specially in summer.