Does this look like melanoma?

Skin, nail and hair health
1

Had this mole by my navel for many years. I don't really pay attention to it. I am not sure if it's recently got bigger but Dr has said he will refer me anyway. Has anyone had anything similar which turned out to be ok?

2

3

Can’t see a picture?

4

It looks fairly even and there are no rough edges or jet black areas. I would say it is fine but that is just my opinion. Get it checked if you want to be sure.

5

i once had a large black mole on my toe that was almost certain was melanoma but after i got it biopsied it came back negative. after that i learned a person generally has about only a 2% chance of a mole ever turning into melanoma in their lifetime. of course that can vary from person to person but not too dramatically. I would watch it and see if any changes occur. if

6

Thanks for your replies. I suffer with health anxiety so will struggled to think of anything else until my appt comes through which will be 5 to 6 weeks. I have attached another photo where the skin is stretched flat as it’s on my tummy. image

7

I think it looks fine, but health anxiety is your issue, so it won’t matter what I say. Look, we are all going to die one day, but what do you have to gain from wasting the precious seconds worrying about something that probably won’t ever happen. Put on a comedy you like, make a cup of tea and embrace the day. It will all be OK :slight_smile:

8

did you ever find out the results? :slight_smile: hope all went well

9

thanks. I saw a dermatologist and it’s benign! :blush:

10

awesome news, I’m waiting for results on one of mine.. so good that yours was benign!!