change in moles?

[lozza1985]

hi i have just been to gp for normal check up when he noticed a mole i had on my upper chest i have been meaning to go and get it checked for a while but kepy forgetting ! it has gone very dark got a bit bigger and recently become ithcy he said he s going to refer me to a skin specialist at the hospital has anyone had any experience of this and what they will do at hospital should i be worried?

Any change in colour, size or behaviour of a mole will usually result in it being removed as a precaution and examined as to whether it is benign or malignant. Removal is a fairly simply business with a local anaesthetic and can often be done the same day or you'll get an appointment to return. Try not to worry.

I was referred with a mole on my belly. the dermatologist wasn`t bothered about it, but spotted another one on the back of my knee. I had to go back and have it removed with a local anaesthetic. Then I received a letter a couple of weeks later that said it was normal. Got my knickers in a twist for nothing. best to go and get it checked i spose. Are you pregnant? Because that can make moles appear bigger and darker apparantly.

hi thanks for replies no im not pregnant i hope lol ! not sure how long a referal will take prob at least a couple of months so will just have to wait and see . will they check other moles i have so many .x

anyone else ?!

Hi

I've had lots investigated & removed following a melanoma. Fortunately I've only had the one dodgy one out of 10 or so removed.

Removal is quick & pretty painless; The worst bit is the local anaesthetic.

You may find the appointment comes through much quicker than you anticipate- don't be alarmed- they do tend to get you seen quickly.
The doctor can quite often tell using a dermascope (just a posh magnifier!) if there is cause for concern without anything invasive being necesssary at the outset.

I have had a few of mine photographed close up against a ruler- you are then given the photo to keep & you can check to see if it changes in colour/size or shape against the photo. It's a good way of monitoring if they feel it could change in time.

With my history I take no chances to be honest- I'd rather it be gone than take any risk.

Hopefully yours will be nothing to worry about but getting it checked is the best thing.

Good luck.