Although no mole is ever absolutely in the clear, hair-sprouting moles, like your mole, are less likely to mutate to melanoma.
Melanoma kills hair follicles, so hair is considered a sign of mole health.
The size of your mole is a risk factor, but as you doctor said you need to practice watchful waiting.
Do you feel some strange sensation at the place of your mole?

Hi Thanks for your reply and it's good to know that the hair is a good sign. It feels a little numb in that area but nothing to bad.

Moles that are greater than 8mm or larger in diameter and have signs similar to melanoma, are called dysplastic nevi (atypical moles). They are unusual benign moles that may resemble melanoma (it is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between dysplastic nevi and melanoma). People who have them are at an increased risk of melanoma.

I'll suggest you to ask your dermatologist to check this mole with dermoscope.
It's an instrument which permits a detailed view of structures within the skin that are usually invisible to the unaided eye (if change is occurring in an atypical mole, that is not yet visible to the unaided eye, this will help in early detection)
After examination with dermoscope, dermatologist will know if it's necessary the mole to be biopsied or left.

Have a good, healthy day!

Hi Thank you for your reply and help , I decided to get the mole checked out at a mole clinic, you have to pay for each mole so i just got the large one checked. Within two hours i got a phone call saying that i had a dysplastic nevi, I was told that i need to have in checked again in two months and if there are any changes i will have to have it removed. on the report it say i had a higher than normal chance of developing a melanoma. It was also advised yearly checks after that.

You are welcome anytime!
Yes, the report's information is true.
The larger the number of atypical moles, the greater the risk of developing melanoma. Individuals with 10 or more of atypical moles (dysplastic nevi) have 12 times the risk of developing melanoma as members of the general public.
Although, dysplastic nevi, are moles that have evolved some way toward melanoma, still, only very few dysplastic moles actually turn into melanoma.
That's way they aren't removed routinely, but checked regulary.

Best wishes!

Hi, Just to let you know that I got my mole checked at the hospital and the doctor said straight away that it needs to be removed. I have been booked in for an hour appointment as i also have a small spot thing that does not heal. I am really feeling nervous but i am sure it is for the best!
just waitning for the date now

Is the mole with hair the one that is planned to be removed?
How does the spot that don't heal look like?
For how long you have it?

Hi, yes it is the mole with hair in they want to remove, as it is quite large and has changed shape plus has different colours. I have the pictures from the dermoscopy if you want to see.
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm298/b utterflyhugzs/superdrugderm.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm298/b utterflyhugzs/superdrug.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm298/b utterflyhugzs/superdrug1.jpg
below is the small spot on my face, i have had it for about 3 years now. it never goes away but often gets a scab and irratates but them just goes back to a raised bump, it is also sometimes sore.
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm298/b utterflyhugzs/P6190156.jpg
I have a date now, they are taking them of 24th July. I am a bit worried but I think it is the best thing to do. I will let you know how i get on.
What do you think of the pictures of the mole taken by the dermoscopy?
Bye for now.

I'm not trained to analyze dermascopic results, but, I tried to make some comparatives with other dermascopic pictures.

First, there are white areas of regression and the red areas are, probably, irregular vessels that can be something suspicious for melanoma, but, your dermatologist knows the best.

Skin lesions that are persistent for longer period without healing with an appearance of open sore that oozes and then scabs, can be suspicious for skin cancer known as basal cell cancer or it could be actinic keratosis, pre-cancerous growths, usually caused by sun exposure.

Good luck for today's appointment!
Waiting for your post!
Marija

Hi Marija
I had the mole removed and quite a large area of skin around the outside. I needed 14 stitches and it is quite sore today but i did not feel it when they removed it as it was totally numb. The small spot on my head just scraped off and did not need any stitches. I have to go back in two weeks to have the stitches out and have been told i will be sent a report. I will let you know how i get on and thanks for all your help and advice.
Abbie

You are welcome, Abbie!
Hope everything goes well for you!
Being in touch!
Marija