Second opinion on lesion

Hi,

on the 1st December I noticed a mole had turned Black and was slightly raised (I can’t be 100% sure if it was a mole or new lesion). 
I sent an e-consult form to my GP with a photograph of the mole. I was asked to attend an appointment. The GP examined the mole and took some photographs using Telederm technology. The photos were reviewed by a Dermatologist and I was then referred for an urgent appointment with a Dermatologist for suspected skin cancer.

I attended the appointment today, I was literally in for a minute. The Dermatologist took a 1 second look at the mole and told me it was a blood blister. I wasn’t asked any questions and I was quickly discharged. 
Blood blisters are Red and clear up on their own within 2 weeks. My apparent blood blister started off Black with crust and has continued to grow and change in colour and is showing no signs of fading. 

I’m not convinced that it is a blood blister so have since sent another e-consult to my GP explaining my experience and have attached images showing how the mole has changed. 

Am I right in asking for a second opinion? Thanks 

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  • As Steph says, you are well within your rights to ask for a second opinion & I know several people who have done the same. It's rare that they get it wrong but it can happen, so certainly push to be seen by another dermatologist.

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009) 

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  • As Steph says, you are well within your rights to ask for a second opinion & I know several people who have done the same. It's rare that they get it wrong but it can happen, so certainly push to be seen by another dermatologist.

    Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009) 

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