Mole inflamed, itchy and has a scab

Hi I'm new to this but just looking for some advice and support as my anxiety is on overdrive at the moment. 

I have a mole on my back that is inflamed, itchy and has a scab that hasn't healed. Have been to the doctors and they have referred my to the hospital to be seen in 2 weeks. Has anyone had this before and what was the outcome? I no I shouldn't but have googled alot and its freaked me out even more.

 

  • Hi and thanks for posting

    People will have many different experiences with their moles - many won't turn out to be a problem, some will be a non aggressive type of skin cancer and a smaller proportion may turn out to be more serious.

    I'm afraid it's going to be a case of waiting to be seen, examined and potentially either having a biopsy or having it removed to know exactly what is going on. I realise there is a lot of waiting and this can be very hard. Try and not google as inevitably lots of different symptoms usually will come up with cancer and the internet isn't  able to diagnose people. It will also just raise your anxiety.

    So keep busy , don't overthink things , especially while you still haven't been seen and try to avoid looking things up.

    All the best and I hope you don't have too long to wait now

    Wanda

  • Hi has your appointment come through yet? I'm in the same boat waiting for appointment