Hi,

It's good you have an appointment tomorrow. Moles that appear on the sole of the foot or palm of the hand are usually treated with a little more suspicion because of the location & skin type. A mole that's been there since birth & hasn't changed is fine. Don't worry if the GP refers you to dermatology because that's what they are supposed to do. Dermatology will check it using a dermascope (handheld telescope that shows if the cell shape is changing from normal). If unsure, they may suggest removal for biopsy which is the only foolproof way to know if it's malignant.

That said, I have had a mole removed from the sole of my foot & I know others who have had the same, and they were benign. It's always best to check! Good luck and please let us know how you get on,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)

Hi there - I have had a really similar expereince to you with a mark appearing on the sole of my foot a few years ago. I noticed it had changed, becoming more curved and bigger. Similarly, I had a podiatrist telling me to get a dermatoscope to be sure during a diabetic foot assessment! I delayed going to the GP for a year and then got a free cancer screening. The nurse referred me to dermatology red flag as she said it loooked slighlty unusual on the dermatoscope. I was then sent straight to plastics and just got my biopsy excision yesterday... waiting for results! 

Hopefully you will be seen to soon and all will be good!