I have a dark mole on my upper back that I first noticed a few months ago. Since then, it shrunk in size and lightened in color. Now, this week it seems the same mall has gotten larger, darker (almost black), and now has a red halo around it. It is also bleeding a little bit. I called a dermatologist today but the soonest anyone can see me is December 10th. Does this sound like melanoma?
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December 28, 2015
Answer: Dark mole with a red halo around it. Should I be worried?
I would recommend consulting a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon in your area. Shave removal may be your best option, however, laser treatment is another route. As the spot is not small it would require a fairly large excision, therefore excision would not be my first...