Suspicious Mole

I have a small mole that has appeared since I laid in the tanning bed this year. I know how terrible it is and have stopped laying. I was hoping to get a professional opinion if it looks normal or not. I do not have health insurance at the moment, but if it looks abnormal I will go to the doctor.

Thanks in advance.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Melanoma has an irregular border, is asymmetrical,uneven color and increasing in size. If you notice changes in the mole's/mark’s color, height, size or shape, you should have a dermatologist evaluate it. You also should have it checked if it bleeds, oozes, itches, appear scaly, or become tender or painful.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.