Hello,

I was referred to dermatology for this mole. The GP said he was concerned about it because of the different colours and irregular border. 

I went to the hospital and I think don't think I saw a dermatologist I saw a pathologist consultant. They looked at it through a dermascope and seemed pretty confident that it was nothing to worry about and it didn't need removal, just monitor it for any changes.

Should I get a second opinion? As should it not be removed of there is any doubt as to what it is? It seems to meet a few of the red flags to look for when looking for skin cancer. 

Im sure the specialist is right, but I thought they would usually do a biopsy anyway to be sure and I thought I would have been seen by a dermatologist.

Im 26 the mole is probably about slightly less than an inch maybe an inch. It's got ragged borders and little dots in it that are a much darker brown than the rest of it. 

I understand a GP can't be a specialist in everything. But I'm just confused how he was really concerned by it. But the person I saw in the hospital said it was nothing to worry about within 10 seconds of looking at it. 

Thanks