New mole development

[beth0277]

Good morning all. I am 27 years old and go to the dermatologist religiously. I have intense skin fears. I know it is normal to get new moles up until around age 35. I have what started out looking like an ingrown hair spot in my bikini area. I squeezed at it and nothing happened and it persisted so I assumed it was a mole developing. This was about 6 months ago. I will be honest that I haven't really shaved that area much lately to see the spot, but when I shaved a few days ago, I noticed the "mole" is very noticeable now and about 3 times the size of the little speck that I first noticed. It looks completely normal, and is still quite small. The color, shape, borders, everything looks perfect. I just am not sure for new moles that come in, do they start small and get a little bigger within a span of a few months and then stay that size or do they usually pop up spontaneously the size they are going to be? One other factor is that I started birth control in July and I know it can have an effect on moles. I developed several new moles when I was pregnant but I don't remember if they grew to the size they are now or just popped up the larger size they are now. I have another appointment for a full body check in 3 months but if this seems concerning I will go in sooner. The only difference between this and some of my other newer moles is that it is a bit lighter. It seems like most of my new moles have come in darker but this looks more like my older moles.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Although less likely to be a melanoma but during your annual checkup you should get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
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.

[beth0277]

Anyone?