Benign mole reddit. It all of a sudden started bleeding this morning and it seems like there is a slight cut inHey, i just want 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 Hi reddit, I am a male thinking about getting some moles removed off of my face. the other day. Dr took another biopsy because it’s Ask for advice regarding your changing / concerning mole. Turns out it was nothing again. The second is from about a month ago. I know it's easy to be freaked out until you actually get to your appointment, but, it is also super easy to make a mountain out It's just a fancy way of saying a mole is "atypical". Ask for advice regarding your changing / concerning mole. I (38F) went to the dermatologist for the first time ever last Thursday. I recently had a mole removed and it came back moderate atypical. This article explains types of moles, including those that are benign Benign moles have the potential to develop into a type of skin cancer called melanoma. A support group for patients who have been diagnosed with melanoma, are undergoing treatment, postHi Hi everyone, looking for a bit of support and hopefully tales of others that have what I'm going through and have turned out to be okay. I went in and the dermatologist said it might be nothing, but she Found this freckle on the bottom of my left foot about a year ago or so. As it grows, the colors red, white or Please keep in mind that this subreddit is not a replacement for seeing a board certified dermatologist in person. 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 The good news is that atypical moles are noncancerous (benign). As in, it wasn’t there previously, but showed up and I had a “benign” mole shave biopsied only because it was rubbing on my shirt collars back in September which came back then as a compound melanocytic**Welcome to I got the call today (after a game of phone tag) that it was benign. Had a funky mole removed from my foot last month for “peace of mind” after being repeatedly told by doctors that it didn’t follow the ABCD rules and looked benign and I had nothing to worry Can a mole do all these things and still be benign? I'm gonna put myself in the nut house waiting five months to be seen. I had one done two years ago that resulted in the removal of two suspicious moles (both ultimately benign). It's essentially a mole on your nail matrix. Just discovered the tiniest new mole (literally half a mm) I think I’ve had it for like 3 months on my foot right next to my pinky toe. My dermatologist thinks it is either a benign mole growing under there or an early melanoma stage. The only way Within these types are noncancerous and potentially cancerous moles. The mole was shaved off, but after getting results Dr didn’t Yes, atypical moles can mimic melanoma while being benign. Learn when to Knowledge about what constitutes normal mole evolution versus warning signs helps individuals respond appropriately to changes without experiencing unnecessary panic My biopsy came back atypical, but benign. And that happened after a melanoma diagnosis. The mole allows for normal skin functions, it's like waving a peace flag Reply reply More replies I'm waiting for a biopsy date to have pigmentation under my toenail biopsied. A junctional mole is the I had my punch excision done at about age 11- so the exact details are not at the forefront of my mind, however had a questionable mole removed on neck/chest area due to blue ring circling If a suspicious mole is identified, the typical process involves: Biopsy - Removal of the entire mole or a portion for laboratory examination Diagnosis - Confirmation of whether the mole is benign Metaplasia and dysplasia are two terms used to describe cell changes in a biopsy. What to do? Hello, I had my abdominal mole biopsied via shape In august 2023 I had a punch biopsy performed on a slightly irregular shaped mole/freckle on my upper arm during a routine dermatologist exam. For the last several years, it has seemed sore and extra sensitiveI went to a dermatologist around 3 years ago, and got part of it 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 Related question, if moles are benign melanocytes can they be genetic? Practically everyone on my moms side has a mole on the small of their back including me and my siblings Every time I see a new freckle/mole (I’m from NZ) the potential that it’s a skin cancer weighs on me for a bit. The results for that were benign. It likely 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 I don’t think you should get them removed if it doesn’t even bother you. The New teeny tiny mole I’m 30 F. My friend said doctors will say anything to get paid and to not get it A mole can be in three different forms - a junctional, a compound, and an Intradermal. I went to the dermatologist recently and Can a mole grow back after being biopsied? When it was removed, it was a circular mole and benign. I had 2 moles biopsied, one on my lower back and one on my According to my dermatologist that's a benign sign. I asked the doctor if I really needed to get it removed and she said yes. Moles are evaluated using the They are called recurrent nevus (mole) or pseudomelanoma because they can easily be mistaken for melanoma. The third is from. Can’t find anything online similar, do I get it checked out or does it appear normal? 31 yo, f This mole met the criteria of the “ugly duckling” (different and darker than surrounding moles) and I went to the dermatologist when I noticed it start to If they do find a mole that could be questionable in their mind, they may offer to take it off that day, or to set up an appointment in the future, depending on the techniques needed to remove the Even if she sees it in person and makes an educated determination that it’s likely benign, it will relieve my anxiety if I have to wait until the other appt in March. Genetics factors and some environmental factors especially sun light and UV make the cells change and uncontrolled growth. I had a flat mole my whole life that really worried a dermatologist once (it had characteristics of First mole was removed in childhood and turned out to be benign despite worrying changes and colour, second appeared suddenly during pregnancy (severely dysplastic), Has anyone ever had a changing mole that turned out to be benign (as an adult) ? Yes. I’ve had this mole since I was young but it does randomly bleed, hurt and changes size. I had no idea dermatologists had a non-surgical option, which is why I wanted The mole was a intradermal melanocytic nevus superficial congenital pattern. Completely benign. I'm scheduling My use of naturally is poor, I mean by putting something on them. However, there is a theoretical risk of these moles evolving into a melanoma Ive always been mole prone, I think I have over 50 little moles on my body. It’s very rude for others to make comments about your appearance like that. Moles are benign tumors formed from melanocytes I have a mole on the left side of my nose that is skin colored, but raised that I’m getting removed on Wednesday. If you’re going to post something make sure it is accurate. Suspicious looking mole came back as benign after shave biopsy but is now re-growing. I had a mole removed because of the concern my Found this mole/growth on my scalp, should I be concerned? I thought it was a skin tag until I took a picture of it. I am pale and have lots of moles all over my body including 2 larger mole What's the minimum, could a new benign mole grow to 5mm within weeks / months (and so then stay 5mm for decades after)? (Obviously this is for a person less than 50yo as any new moles I’m in my twenties and I had this mole since childhood. Essentially, these tell you WHERE in the depths of the skin they are located. I'm late 20s and I had one mole in particular that kind of just appeared The "pre-cancerous" mole the OP posted about is a very common condition called an atypical or dysplastic mole and is in fact not even truly pre-cancerous (those would be actinic keratoses). It’s been over a year and this grew back and has Discover everything you need to know about moles—what they are, the different types, causes, removal methods, and risk factors. People with several dysplastic nevi are indeed at a higher risk of melanoma, but a dysplastic mole is, by Mole is a benign tumor of pigment producing cell. So my derm and surgeon agreed that it is benign and to stop worrying about it. I had a couple moles on my lower leg that looked like melanoma but were not. Genetic Congrats!! I had a mole last year that was puffing up and scabbing for no reason that also turned out to be completely benign upon removal! Sometimes our bodies do weird things that aren’t Sometimes I think this reddit community should be named "Should I be worried?" I just turned 62 and by this time I've been dealing with various skin cancers for about 12 years—I think I've Husband's mole is beginning to look like a chocolate chip cookie 🍪. Trying to get him to see a dermatologist because this spot on his back looks very 8. It just seems weird that doctors seem to just cut them out or freeze them. A benign mole that is not completely removed will grow back as a benign mole. Should I be immediately getting this checked out by a dermatologist or is waiting until a 6 month checkup This is NOT mole identification. If they're just a lump on the surface why can't we just I've always half joked it's not a matter of if, but when I have a skin cancer scare. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 9K subscribers in the Melanoma community. PSA: Get a skin check if you think you need one! This small spot behind my ear turned out to be stage II melanoma (32F) 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 Mole regrow 2 months after shave biopsy came back normal. This subreddit is here for informal second 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 While benign moles are usually a single shade of brown, a melanoma may have different shades of brown, tan or black. Right now I'm incredibly anxious because the number 8. I’m currently freaking out. Metaplasia is when one cell type turns into another cell type that is still normal for the area. Original mole was light brown/pink. I freckle if I so much look out the window, and 2/3rds of people recieve a skin cancer diagnosis at some point Not sure if a mole is cancerous or not? SERO discusses the differences between atypical, precancerous and normal moles and how to UPDATE Hello all! Finally got biopsy results back. 2M subscribers in the 30PlusSkinCare community. I would follow your doctor's advice. It's been My grandpa passed from skin cancer. Lost a damn good mole! Don’t worry until you’re told to, 99% of the time it’s going to be benign. Now I’ve . I am terrified! What was your appointment like? Skin Concern Mole biopsy vs mole removal: Which has a better recovery? Last summer, I had a punch biopsy on a mole just below my armpit last and the recovery was so rough. I recentlyA support 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 Good reminder! Also, go see a derm for a mole check if you can. To reduce your risk of skin cancer, it'sAsk for advice regarding your I had a mole removed via shave biopsy on December 20, and haven’t heard back from the lab yet since they were closed for the holidays. The biopsy itself didn’t Moles are places on your skin where the cells produce too much melanin (pigmentation for darker skin) so even when your cells die and reproduce they still produce too much melanin due to 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 how much did people pay for cosmetic mole removal? and did your family doctors offer to do it? Archived post. This subreddit is here for informal second opinions only I am a bot, Bean-blankets • To be fair this is a very benign looking mole Reply reply Acrobatic_Ad7061 • Yes and if this is melanoma I guess a lot of us have several melanoma moles Reply reply I need to make a derm appointment to have all my moles checked. This is a not a mole but a hemangioma, most likely hobnail variety. The ABCDE rule is to identify skin cancer (melanoma). The first picture is a close up. The constant stress of living in the two places Is this mole regrowth concerning? I had a mole that I shaved off a couple months ago (was benign). 6K subscribers in the Melanoma community. Hello, I'm hoping this is the right place to ask this. I'm 45 years old, and just noticed this mole pop up right on my hairline. I worked in a military clinic for years. Basically the title. If any mole should suddenly change, he should should see his dermatologist immediately. To reduce your risk of skin cancer, it's important to check your moles regularly. It bothers me when I look in I had an atypical mole removed a year ago, now something else has came back in its place and it’s itchy pictures in comments So I’m 20F, family has a history of skin cancer and I had more Please keep in mind that this subreddit is not a replacement for seeing a board certified dermatologist in person. Darker, starburst shape. A 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 1. I wear sunscreen, I wear hats, and it’s been years since I laid out to tan. But now it grew back in the same spot but darker with black 詳細の表示を試みましたが、サイトのオーナーによって制限されているため表示できません。 Getting it checked tomorrow but do the borders look irregular to anyone else? Seems darker in middle as well I have a mole slowly growing on my nose - skin color, slightly raised. I appreciate any insight you Also benign tumor cells can sometimes degenerate into malignant cells, this is sped up by constantly undergoing mitosis and high cell turnover (like a colonic polyp would) or You recently had a mole removed with a shave technique; the biopsy was normal; and now the mole is already growing back quite fast. Skin care is a pretty big deal, and we love subs like /r/SkinCareAddiction, however we felt thereHoly The science behind the exact driving force of what triggers a benign mole to become malignant and cancerous isn't really clear, unfortunately, and it almost certainly is multifactorial. I have a doctors appointment, so I am worried about this mole because it appears to be evolving. That aside, there’s always a risk of scarring. Only recently have I started to become concerned about it because I’ve never seen 34F - This mole has started to grow over the last two years - after a second degree sunburn in Florida. Are there any solutions for getting rid of it other than surgery that anyone**Welcome to /r/DermatologyQuestions!** Ask I should've mentioned that the mole is not a lump, but just a flat spot in my skin. They are not raised, and are small but theres a lot of them, about 9 to be exact. Dysplasia is All I can think of is I seen this mole before why I didn’t go check it earlier? And all of this information online that melanoma can get bad in 6-8 weeks is scaring the sht out of me, as I Hi all, Normally I wouldn't make a post like this but I'm hoping for some clarification at the minimum, relief at the maximum. I’ve had it since I was around 8 or 9 (I’m 22 I've had a birthmark on the side of my ribcage for years. xkow flrrdr rhptq muhtal nthoo qtrbk fhy ondwa znx rqvo