Hi Luke, 

There’s a very good chance that there’s nothing wrong at all, but if it’s enough to worry you, it’s worth getting your GP to have a quick look at.

Hi Luke,

Sometimes moles can get infected underneath or next to them & this may be what the scab was. You are young so there is only a very small chance it could be anything serious but I would monitor it for a few days and, if it doesn't heal normally or it gets worse, I suggest you see your GP who may diagnose it as a simple skin complaint. If the GP isn't sure, they may refer you to a dermatologist but it doesn't necessarily mean it's something serious if this happens. Perhaps take a photo of it today so that you can monitor any changes & you can show it to your GP. The main thing is not to panic - the odds are in your favour that it's nothing serious. Good luck and please let us know how you get on,

Angie (melanoma patient)

Hello thank you I’ve taken a picture of it just I get really worried about these things but I stress a lot like the mole isn’t still brown just next to it is red and I have done nothing for it to be cause it couldn’t of been there long because I only noticed it yesterday and its on my right arm which is my good one so I would’ve seen it before .

please see your GP, it’s better to be safe than sorry. And it will certainly help put your mind to rest.

If you have other concerns, book a double appointment and ask about them too. They say a problem shared is a problem halved. But sometimes a problem shared with your GP is a problem solved.