Worried about freckle

First time posting here but so worried.  so I have always had a large freckle on my shoulder I'm a natural red head and covered in freckles. About a week ago I noticed it looked bigger and almost like it had a spot on it so stupidly I squeezed it it bled a bit and then stopped.  It doesn't feel massively raised and it's quite smooth apart from where it bled and it looks like a scab it's around 8mm big and it's brown all my friends and family are telling me it's fine and that I should leave it a while and see what happens.  I suffer from a severe health anxiety and the worry is taking over. 

  • Hi loopy123

    I am the same as you, pale skin, covered in freckles & red headed.  I noticed in the summer one of the freckles on my forearm had become raised & more noticeable to me, I made an appointment to see my nurse practitioner.  I got prescribed Solaraze gel to use for 2 months & if it didn't help I was to go back for a dermatology referral.  Within 2 days my freckle was back to normal.  Take a picture of your freckle so you can see if it's becoming worse & keep measurements.  It's better to get these things checked out. 

    I hope you get on ok xx

     

  • Hi perez1

     

    Thank you for your response.  I have spoken to the surgery and have sent pictures for the Dr to look at least I'm going to get someone to look at it so fingers crossed.