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Sore Mole

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Hi everyone, I hope this is ok to post.
I went to the doctors last week and saw the dermatologist gp that we have on site for a mole I’ve had as long as I can remember it had become slightly itchy but really sore( burning/stinging sensation). She looked at it through her derma-scope(if that’s what it’s called) and said she had no concerns at all and it was a “benign nevus” I just can’t get the thought out my mind that she’s missed something as it’s still really painful.
I do have really bad health anxiety and I went and saw a private dermatologist 6 weeks ago who did a full body check and again said nothing concerns her at all. I guess what I’m asking is would you take what she has said as ok or should I be going back again for another opinion?
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    Hi,

    I think, if a private dermatologist & your GP trained in dermatology have checked your mole & are happy it's benign, there is a very good chance it's fine. The dermascope shows any cell changes in the mole & it seems that your mole wasn't presenting any cell changes. 

    Moles can sometimes become itchy/sore due to a skin infection under the mole or an ingrown hair. If you are still anxious I suggest you photograph your mole every few weeks to watch out for any changes - if there are any you can then use the photos for another GP appointment. Or you can download a skin check app which will show if your mole is of concern. If it flags a concern you can go back to your GP again.

    Good luck 

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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    Hi,

    I think, if a private dermatologist & your GP trained in dermatology have checked your mole & are happy it's benign, there is a very good chance it's fine. The dermascope shows any cell changes in the mole & it seems that your mole wasn't presenting any cell changes. 

    Moles can sometimes become itchy/sore due to a skin infection under the mole or an ingrown hair. If you are still anxious I suggest you photograph your mole every few weeks to watch out for any changes - if there are any you can then use the photos for another GP appointment. Or you can download a skin check app which will show if your mole is of concern. If it flags a concern you can go back to your GP again.

    Good luck 

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

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