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Mole on my back - opinions?

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Custardtarte · 15/11/2020 21:26

Have a mole on my back that I've had for years. Can't see it myself for obvious reasons but my daughter says it's got bigger. She took a wee video for me. Seems to be kind of loose raised skin, that sort of bubbles. It's been itchy but as it's very close to my bra strap I think that's why.
Not sure if I should be getting it checked

Mole on my back - opinions?
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Aquarius1 · 15/11/2020 21:39

I have tons of moles on my back and had them looked at a few times; I’d say it’s always worth getting a doctor to take a look if you notice any change. Itchiness can be a warning sign. My GP said the ones on my bra line were more raised because they were effectively skin tags - and I’ve been told in the past that they change with age. But still best to be on the safe side and get them looked at. Hope that helps.

OwlOne · 15/11/2020 21:46

It looks regular around the edges and the colour looks brown not black or red. So to me it looks ok.
But i am not a doctor. I also have a mole on my back that im a bit worried about.

Ring the GP. I will take my own advice later this werk.

MrsEricBana · 15/11/2020 21:50

It looks fine to me too for same reasons (not a doctor) BUT if it has changed then best get it checked. What I tend to do is take a picture then look at it again a month later to see if any change. If it has changed you can then show the GP the mole and both pictures.

BettyOBarley · 15/11/2020 21:51

Get it checked. No one will make you feel silly for getting it looked at.

NanTheWiser · 15/11/2020 21:55

It could be a seborrheic keratosis - sort of scaly warts, quite common as you get older. But, yes, if you’re worried get it checked out.

augustusglupe · 15/11/2020 22:17

Just get it checked. I have one on my tummy a bit like that, it's not changing and is flat, but I keep thinking I must get it looked at.

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