Question: my 14 year old daughter has a mole on her stomach area that her pediatrician thought we should have a dermatologist look at because it was darker and slightly irregular on one side. She thought it was innocent but to be safe it should be looked at even though she said there is no rush as she believes it to not be anything to worry about. Our family Dermatologist can't see her for almost 2 months. My daughter has several moles, mostly on her shoulder area, all darker colored like this one that she has had for many years. My daughter said the pediatrician only saw this one because at her recent physical the doctor noticed it when she lifted up her shirt. She has had this mole for as long as I can remember and my daughter says it hasn't changed, doesn't itch or bleed. She did pick it once about 6 years ago causing it to bleed. We put Neosporin on it and it healed fine. Really haven't looked at it since. Do you think she needs to be seen, and if so can it wait the 2 months for her appointment? Does it look normal to you? I don't want to have unnecessary tests and biopsy's etc. if it looks fine. My daughter had a bad experience with a cut to her big tow when she was small and needed stitches. The needles in the wound didn't really work and she was in excruciating pain during the stitches. So now she is still 6 years later very afraid of needles etc. I just don't want to over react and have her go through procedures that may not be necessary.

Thank you! Feel much better!

We actually now have an appointment with a local Dermatologist in the area. (not our regular Dermatologist who as I mentioned isn't available.) Do you think I can cancel that and just keep an eye on it or should I still bring her in? I have no relationship with this doctor as she was the only one we could find with an opening to see her. As you may be aware sometimes doctors (or lawyers, chiropractors, electricians... etc.) will recommend unnecessary procedures. Do I need to keep this appointment and if she recommends removal or the like should I allow it or get yet another opinion? THanks so much for you quick and thoughtful response.

How sure are you with your diagnosis? I would prefer not to take her if you are very sure.


I'm sorry!....and do they get larger or is this most likely as big as it will get?

Thank you very much! Last question. So sorry... but you said if in the first answer that if increases in size I should have it checked. Does that mean ANY increase in size or a dramatic increase or "spreading" type thing? Thanks again very much!