Could this be Skin Cancer?

[sunnylikesunshine90]

I'm a 20 year old female.

For as long as I can remember, I've had a small mole on my stomach.  It started off a brown/tan color but a few years ago, it got darker to the point of it being black.  At the time, we just thought it got darker, no big deal.  

Within the last couple of weeks, the mole seems to have gotten even darker and is now looking different.  It feels as though it is a scab, and is flaking off.  When I itched it a few days ago (out of pure instinct, not on purpose), something black flaked off of it.  It is tender to the touch, so I just leave it alone.


A friend was recently diagnosed with Melanoma, which is what made me think it could possibly be skin cancer.  I have fair skin & have never been able to tan, which I heard were things that put you at a higher risk for cancer.

Is this something I should be concerned about - or am I just overthinking it?

[sunnylikesunshine90]

I know this is two years old - but I figure I should answer it, in case someone else stumbles upon it.

The doctor did a punch biopsy and the tests revealed that it was just a Blue Nevus mole.  Through my own research, the Blue Nevus mole closely resembles Melonoma.

[Pum]

You are describing a changing mole and no you're not overthinking it. You should see a doctor fairly soon to show them. Take care and get it done soon.

[sunnylikesunshine90]

Also, the edges were jagged