Worried about suspicious mole

Hi, 

 

I don't know if anyone will see this as I'm new to this site, but I really need to talk to someone about what I'm going through or I'm going to go insane. 
I noticed yesterday a new black mole on my back which looks very suspicious. It's quite small and only very very slightly raised, and I would say the border is quite round and even. 
 

I can't be 100% sure if it's a new mole (I've never really looked at my moles that much) but if it was there before it definitely was not that colour. 
 

Is it normal to get new moles when your 19, and ones that look so dark ? It's on my back, in a place that is never exposed directly to the sun, and I don't spend much time in the sun anyways. 
 

I was asked yesterday to send over some pictures of my mole by a GP and that they would get back to me today but I've just found out that she's not working today so it will be tomorrow. 
 

im freaking out and can't stop thinking the worst. Has anyone's else had a similar situation before ? 
 

thanks so much for reading !

 

Holly

  • Hi, 

     

    I've just been through a similar situation. I had a jet black mole on my back that I noticed a few weeks back. I had a video consultation with my GP, sent photos and was referred with a two week wait appointment to a consultant. 

     

    Had the appointment last week and it's totally benign. The consultant said the vast majority of people refered to him have benign moles that need no treatment at all. 

     

    Going to get it checked out will reassure you that it's fine and you can then forget all about it.

  • Hiya Liverpool123, 

     

    so glad to here everything was okay with your appointment with the dermatologist. Honestly it's so reassuring to hear positive stories like this ! 
     

    im still feeling anxious about it but I'm trying not to let it take over my mind for the next few weeks until I know some actual news. Fingers crossed everything will be okay 

     

    thanks for jumping on the chat !! 
     

    All the best, 

    Holly xxxx