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Mole on bottom of foot - pictures inside. Melanoma risk?

I understand you need a dermatoscope to fully diagnose, but here are my details and some images. I will be seeing a dermatologist in 2 weeks time to properly diagnose, but I wanted to see what people say.

- 28 year old male
- Caucasian (white), pale skin, Irish descent, Black hair, brown/hazel eyes
Images:
http://i.imgur.com/u3lFu74.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FqqO8N9.jpg

I first noticed this on my foot (left foot sole, between the arch and heel) about 4 years ago, I don't know how long it was there before I noticed. The spot is about 3.5 to 4mm in diameter. The color is mostly a consistent shade of dark brown. The lighter spots appear to follow the ridges of my skin above the mole. The edges are

I have not noticed much (if any) change in size. At most, in the last 2 years it has remained a consistent or slightly larger size. I don't have any pictures to prove it.

It does not hurt, does not itch. It appears to be under the surface layer of skin.

I had a dermatologist look at it about 2 years ago, and he told me to watch it but he did not look closely at it with any tools.

I am getting another opinion. Should I be worried at all?
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I am 27, male, light skinned, caucasian, and have the same spot on my foot, in the same area as you.  You described it how I would, appearing to be a layer under the surface.  Mine is about 2mm wide.  I recall noticing this for the first time in perhaps 2015.  Maybe 2016.  I do not recall noticing it before that.  

I wanted to ask you if there has been any update or change with your foot or this mole since you published your question?

Thanks!
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I would recommend having a doctor take a look if you are concerned. Are you experiencing any other symptoms or noticing a change in appearance?
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I just want to update this. I went to the doctor and got a punch biopsy done on the mole. The results were benign: junctional nevus with mild atypia.

I wish anyone that comes across this the best of luck. Definitely go to the doctor and get it checked out. It's worth your health and peace of mind.
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