is my mole cancerous?

[bleddynsnell]

I have many moles on my body so its hard to keep track of what is normal and what isnt, earlier in the shower i noticed that one mole on my chest area was 2 shades (light brown + red) I know of the ABCDE for this situation, the asymmetry, border, colour is something that the list showed there is a chance of it and it even feels like a slight bump which makes me panic abit, the size is however not bad i will send a picture just to see if it looks like i am over reacting (the mole looks more red in a photo but the middle is supost to me a light brown colour.

many thanks

[Dr Walayat Hussain]

Hi

Thanks for your enquiry. I am pleased that you aware of the features to be aware of regarding a changing mole. It is however very difficult to make definitive judgements on the photo you have sent, so my advice would be for you to see you GP as soon as possible ("IF IN DOUBT, CHECK IT OUT"). If they are concerned they will refer you to a skin cancer specialist (Dermatologist) who should see you within two weeks of the referral being made.

For somebody like you who has many moles on their skin, it would also be worthwhile obtaining full body clinical photographs to help you monitor your skin in the future.

You may find this interview I gave on BBC breakfast helpful:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29026348

http://www.yorkshiremohs.com