Hi Lucy

I was referred under the 'two week' rule for something the doctors thought was highly suspicious. Black centred spot, blurred edges, different colours. Two GPs looked at it and thought the worst and so fast tracked me. 
I was in and out of dermatology within 20 minutes I think. It was a harmless beauty spot mixed with freckles and the dryness/flaking was just that - dried skin. Most of the 20 minutes was different consultants and 2 trainees coming in for a look (word had spread it was a rather unusual find and they wanted to see one in person!) 

The consultant told me that a melanoma find was rare in her clinic. 
Even the most dodgy looking ones can be completely innocent, as in my case. 
Not long to wait for your appointment now xxx