Tips for Removing a Mole
The most common reason people have for removing a mole or wanting to get the mole removed is, because most moles are unsightly. When it comes to tips for removing a mole, the best tip I can give you is to be well informed on the different methods available for removing them.
You should be well informed because some of the methods may get rid of the unsightly mole only to leave unsightly scarring in its place, with that said let's take a look at some of the treatment options available and their possible effects.
1. Cryosurgery: this is the use of liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill the cells of the mole, by stopping the flow of blood to the mole and then causing the cells of the mole to burst. This procedure can leave scarring, how bad or noticeable will depend on how big the mole is.
2. Biopsy or Shave Biopsy: this procedure is generally used when the mole is raised above the surface of the skin. This procedure again, will leave scarring.
3. Excision with stitches or Excision with cauterization: with this procedure, whether by stitches or cauterization, a local anesthetic is used to numb the area around the mole. With stitches the mole is surgically cut off then stitched, and by cauterization the mole is burned of and stitches are normally not needed. Once again both can leave some scarring.
4. Laser: laser therapy uses a very concentrated beam of light to destroy the cells of the mole. Laser therapies may not work well on moles that are deep in the skin and again, can leave some scarring.
5. Prescription medications: These are medications subscribed by a physician or dermatologist, there many different medications and your physician or dermatologist will know which ones are best for you and can also give you more information on them.
6. Over-the-counter medications: Before deciding to use over-the-counter medications, you see a doctor, as many of these contain or use acids to remove the mole. They can leave scarring and further more, it is very important not to use them on any mole that is cancerous. It is not common for moles to be cancerous however, they can develop into melanoma (skin cancer) so, if you are in doubt see your physician.
7. Home remedies and treatments: These methods have been used for many years, and are passed down from generation to generation in families with histories of moles. They include using ingredients such as, baking soda, garlic, honey, juice from cauliflower, and the list goes on and on, and again it is not advisable to use home remedies on cancerous moles or growths.
As you can see from the treatment methods above, all have advantages and disadvantages, regarding healing time and scarring. Therefore the best tip for removing a mole I can give you is, see a physician or dermatologist, especially before using over-the-counter or home treatments to avoid doing unnecessary damage to your skin.
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