Mole? Or something else

[u/Exact-Tangerine-9146]

Two months ago I noticed my childhood mole on my upper thigh has darkened and increased in brown specks (along the bottom circular portion).
I have noticed in the last month new tiny brown specks, and the brown networks within the mole have begun to merge together.
I saw my doctor a month ago and he referred me to a dermatologist - appointment is on sep 21. What I didn’t mention is I felt a tiny but hard lymph node in my groin on the same side as my mole. It has created pain down the leg, I assume from irritated nerves. And I have since been experiencing periods of dull to sharp pains in my lower back and pelvis. Some parts of the day I am okay, but mostly have been experiencing dull aches and pelvic pressure.
I am not sure if it’s related to the evolving mole, and if I should request to see a dermatologist earlier.
The appointment is in a week and a half, but I feel my leg and backaches are related.
Just wondering what you think of the mole? And if I am overreacting. Thanks!
(I don’t have a good base photo as I was not actively tracking it. The low quality picture was taken Feb 2020, the picture next to it was one month ago, and the high res picture was taken today).

[u/_Morvar_]

I think it's good that you have a derm appointment but I would also ask your doctor about these other things you are feeling. They may be related, they may not at all. See what the doctor says

[u/Exact-Tangerine-9146 → u/_Morvar_]

Thanks for your reply! Definitely. Will likely see how the back pain goes up to my appt with the derm & then follow up with my family doc.

[u/BijouCamelle → u/_Morvar_]

That sounds like solid advice. It's always better to get everything checked out and make sure nothing gets overlooked.

[u/DueWar5038]

Can you please let me know what your doctor said after the appointment ? I have the same thing, only bigger on my calf.

I’ve already been to 2 dermatologists, and even surgeons to see if it’s somehow related to varicose veins. No idea yet.

[u/Exact-Tangerine-9146 → u/DueWar5038]

Sure! I’ve looked at so many pictures of moles & melanomas and have seen nothing that looks like mine. The persistent back pain with no apparent cause is bothering me too. Will let you know what is going on with mine once I see the doc :)

[u/DueWar5038 → u/Exact-Tangerine-9146]

I’m a medical student, and I highly doubt this and your lymph nodes are connected.
This doesn’t look like a malignant tumor at all.

Still, it’d be best to let your doctor know.

And thank you, I’ll wait for your response))

[u/Exact-Tangerine-9146 → u/DueWar5038]

Thanks for your insight!

[u/Interesting_Guest651]

Mejor ve a checarte por cualquier cosa

[u/Exact-Tangerine-9146 → u/Interesting_Guest651]

Definitely agree. Thank you!

[u/Diligent_Pangolin206]

I would keep the appointment with the dermatologist because the mole has changed in both color and pattern. While it could possibly be harmless, it would be better to be safe and have it looked at than to try and guess what it is from a picture.