Itchy mole
Mar 21st 2006, 3:15 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by willmore
How the heck did you get an appt with dermotologist so quickly?
Mar 21st 2006, 3:24 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Thanks everyone. It's violently itchy and has a bit of a scabby appearance. I immediately rang the doctor. I'll let you know what happens.
Mar 21st 2006, 3:25 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Try not to worry. An itchy mole alone is not always cause for concern- the general rule of thumb, so I was told by the Aussie dermatologist, is that it needs to change in 2 or 3 ways - e.g. start itching and change shape, or colour, or size or start bleeding. If your GP is dismissive but you are still concerned, ask to be referred to a dermatologist. GPs, IME, are not always clued up on these things, hence the availaibility of skin specialists.
My husband has had about a dozen moles removed, all benign. He does get itchy moles from time to time but they aren't removed just because they itch.
If you are in doubt, get a second opinion - opinions differ throughout the medical profession.
FWIW, our experience with the dermatologists and system in Oz was more favourable than the care he gets in the UK (he has to see dermo every 6-12 months). Aus is very skin savvy - they sent him for full body medical imaging so we can monitor changes to moles, etc.
My husband has had about a dozen moles removed, all benign. He does get itchy moles from time to time but they aren't removed just because they itch.
If you are in doubt, get a second opinion - opinions differ throughout the medical profession.
FWIW, our experience with the dermatologists and system in Oz was more favourable than the care he gets in the UK (he has to see dermo every 6-12 months). Aus is very skin savvy - they sent him for full body medical imaging so we can monitor changes to moles, etc.
Mar 21st 2006, 3:25 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by Clippies
The appointment is with the Doctor I think
Mar 21st 2006, 3:27 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by willmore
Sorry - we have to go to our gp and get a referral to a specialist!
Mar 21st 2006, 5:56 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by Clippies
I think they do that here too - but sometimes the doctor will remove it and send it off.
Mar 21st 2006, 6:07 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by possoms
Yes it was my GP that removed it, he also freezed a couple of danglers off
OMG, time for a yard sale!!! :scared:
Mar 21st 2006, 6:08 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by possoms
Yes it was my GP that removed it, he also freezed a couple of danglers off
Wow - you're lucky - have to be referred to a specialist here for that type of work!
Mar 21st 2006, 6:09 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by possoms
Yes it was my GP that removed it, he also freezed a couple of danglers off
Mar 21st 2006, 6:11 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
:scared: Tell me you mean skin tags and not what I think you mean?
:scared: :scared: :scared:
Mar 21st 2006, 6:37 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
:scared: Tell me you mean skin tags and not what I think you mean?
Mar 21st 2006, 7:01 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by possoms
Not skin tags
Brings a whole new meaning to when guys say they're freezing their balls off.
Mar 21st 2006, 7:01 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by possoms
Not skin tags
Last edited by gruffbrown; Mar 21st 2006 at 7:03 am.
Mar 21st 2006, 7:06 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by iPom
Brings a whole new meaning to when guys say they're freezing their balls off.
naaa I was referring to skin tags, he just froze em off
Mar 21st 2006, 7:08 am
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Re: Itchy mole
Originally Posted by possoms
PMS I aint got any off them, not now or ever
naaa I was referring to skin tags, he just froze em off
naaa I was referring to skin tags, he just froze em off
