Brief Answer:
This may be a simple mole but amelanotic melanoma may need to be ruled out

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service,

I carefully read your query and understand your concern.

The lesion in this image may be a simple mole but may need to be differentiated from amelanotic melanoma. The R criteria are important: red, raised, recent changes. This means if it feels raised or had changes recently it needs to be investigated.

I would recommend you to talk to your GP and organize a visit with a dermatologist to have a dermatoscopy (a noninvasive test that relies on the evaluation of the vessels of the lesion by magnifying it and carefully examining them in a big screen).

If changes are noticed in the blood vessels that warrant further investigation, your doctor may ask for biopsy.


I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal in case any further medical assistance is needed.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician

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