Mole Removal – Effective And Safe Home Treatments

Have you had multiple episodes of mole removal at your doctor’s, experiencing several different forms of treatment? Then I’m afraid this will be all too familiar. Check out the bottom of the page for an inexpensive and effective alternative to help you get rid of common skin moles.

Having a mole on your body that you don’t want to be there is almost like having a cold. You feel violated, invaded and helpless to what nature has done to you. I know that I have had several moles removed at the doctor’s office, one of them was a bit suspicious so they cut it out, leaving a permanent scar. It turned out to be nothing, thankfully. A few more of the moles were removed because they were Read the rest of this entry »

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Here is an article I found which provides a good summary of the more common surgical procedures used to remove both suspicious, potentially cancerous moles, as well as the far more common normal varieties. There is no mention of freezing or cryosurgery as an option – in fact it is a common and simple mole removal treatment, with several over the counter products which work in a similar way.

“Skin Mole Removal

There are many different methods to remove a skin mole. A surgeon will inspect the are and then they will offer what they think is the best method to remove the mole. Surgeons will check to see if the mole is cancerous and take the most precautions before the skin more removal process.

A surgical removal of a deep mole entails cutting the mole out with a knife and taking a border of skin around the mole as they cut. This insures that the surgeon leaves none of the tissue for the mole to regrow. After the surgeon is certain that he removed all the tissue from the mole, he then sows the opening according to the depth of the mole. If it was deep, he places the stitches below the surface of the skin. If, however, the skin mole removal was shallow, the stitches are on the surface.

The second method to remove a skin mole is to scrape it with a scalpel. The surgeon will take the mole down to where its level with the skin. Then the surgeon will cauterize the area to stop bleeding and insure that you need no stitches.

The 3rd method uses a laser to remove the mole. The benefits are that the laser doesn’t leave any scars. A laser can only be used on a shallow mole. If it is deeply ingrained into the skin then a laser cannot be used because it cannot be used to penetrate deeply into the skin.

Regardless of the method that the surgeon uses, you’re going to have some redness and pain. Discuss pain medication with your surgeon prior to any procedure. If you have any reactions to specific drugs, the time to let him know is before he removes the mole. Make certain that he also understands all medications that you take, so any drug he prescribes for pain doesn’t interact with the your present medicine.

A skin mole can have a scab for 1 ” 2 weeks. Afterwards, the area will be red but you shouldn’t be able to tell there was a mole there previously. If there are any scars from the removal process talk to your doctor and he can do procedures to remove those too.
Insurance companies often say that skin mole removal is a cosmetic surgery. Because of this the insurance companies often do not cover the procedures. You can get estimates on the skin mole procedures and it would be wise to do so if that is the case.

By: Matt Petigrew

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Finally it looks like some reality is about to hit the sunscreen market. We’ve been bombarded with claims of effective protection from burning and skin damaging sunlight, and particularly the ultra violet (UV) component through the print media, TV, and product labels, but it’s hard to sort out the many statements on how long protection lasts, and how the products react to getting wet, perspiration and a number of other factors.

Because exposure to sunlight is a known factor in the development of skin cancers, and because some moles can become cancerous through exposure, it is important to know just how to protect ourselves.

As the following article shows, the FDA looks like it is getting serious with sun protection products, with a tougher approach to SPF information and requirements for manufacturers to be very clear on how effective the protection provided by their product is, and what other factors might affect the level of protection.

Title: FDA Wrapping Up Sunscreen Label Changes
Category: Health News
Created: 5/21/2009
Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2009
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Here is a short article which is quite a good summary of what moles are and how to get rid of them. It does pass over the subject of precancerous moles and melanomas without mentioning that treatment and removal of these dangerous skin conditions is essential, and the earlier the better. They should be removed surgically, backed up by pathological examination of the mole and surrounding healthy tissue.

“Skin Moles: How to Get Rid of Moles? Have an unsightly mole marring your flawless skin? Want to know how to get rid of moles? Read on… Don’t freak out if you see an odd dark spot on your skin, in all likelihood it is just a mole. Most people have almost 50 moles on their skin and body. Some of them look flattering, especially the ones we call ‘beauty spots’ on the face, but some are just downright ugly. Some moles are black or brown and yet others are flesh colored. The color of the mole is determined by the amount of melanin in them. In medical terms a single mole is called nevus and several moles are called nevi. Technically speaking, or rather medically speaking, moles occur when melanocytes or skin cells form clusters instead of being spread through the skin.

Moles that are normal have certain characteristics:Moles will normally be pink, brown, or black in color.Normal moles are round or oval in shape.They can of varied size, from tiny dots to large.They can be flat or slightly raised like a bump.Some have hair and some don’t.Moles that are not normal are called dysplastic nevi. These are not only abnormal in their structure but also in their appearance. it has been proved that one in every ten people has a dysplastic mole. It has also been proved that people with these moles have an increased risk of developing melanoma, a type of skin cancer.

Dysplastic Nevi have some characteristics, these are:The shape is irregular and not defined.It will be raised and flat at the same time.It will me larger than a common mole.The color will be dark brown with a pinkish border.These moles are mostly found on the breast, buttock, scalp, chest or back.A person with a condition of dysplastic nevi can have up to 100 moles. How to Get Rid of Moles?

There are certain procedures involved in the removal of moles. These methods to remove moles are:Surgery – this method is done by a surgeon who will remove the mole with a scalpel and then stitch the open wound. This method is painful (painkillers are given) and can lead to scarring.Electrosurgery – in this method, the surgeon will shave off the mole with a scalpel and then destroy the melanin forming tissue with an electric needle. This procedure also includes some scarring.Cyrosurgery – this surgery is where the surgeon uses liquid nitrogen to destroy the tissue.Laser surgery – this surgery is fast gaining popularity as it is the least painful and results in minimal scarring. In this method the surgeon uses special laser to destroy the mole tissue.Acids – this method doesn’t involve any surgery. It includes the use of medicated creams and acids to get rid of the mole and destroy the tissue. This procedure takes up to six weeks to be effective.Herbal – this procedure uses BIO-T that needs to be applied to the mole and covered up with a band-aid. After a week and continuous application the mole will dry up and be destroyed. Scarring is minimum thanks to creams that need to be applied after the mole is destroyed.
By Khushnuma Irani
Published: 1/12/2008

Follow this link – Natural Mole Removal At Home – to find out more about painless and effective ways of removing your moles.”

There you go. It is worth mentioning that, provided your mole is a normal one, home treatment is a realistic and inexpensive option. But if you choose to use some of the over the counter creams, follow the directions carefully. Most of them should be applied only to the mole – contact with normal skin may lead to damage and scarring.

Probably the simplest, most effective and painless mole removal treatment can be done at home using inexpensive natural products which you can obtain at your local mall or shopping center. There are several manuals on how to use this treatment, but you can find the clearest of them at this Mole Removal page.

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Why Skin Moles Should Be Taken Seriously, And Your Choices In Mole Removal

They say beauty is only skin deep, and it is the person beneath the skin who is important, not the outer appearance. And that’s true, but if you aren’t happy with the way you appear to others, or you feel you have to dress and behave differently because of some feature of your body that you’re unhappy with, then you probably find that your social life and general self confidence and self esteem are all adversely affected.

Skin moles are often the culprit behind low self esteem. But there is good news – mole removal is very easy and not all that expensive, and there are a number of very effective methods.

But there are two main kinds of moles – the raised pinkish brown type that we are often born with, or perhaps arrive with hormonal changes during adolescence or pregnancy, and the flatter, often irregularly shaped and darker variety.

This second type of mole, including those with the medical name dysplastic nevi, needs to be checked by your doctor or dermatologist, particularly if you notice any changes in shape, size or colour over a period of weeks, or if it becomes sore or starts bleeding. Dysplastic moles may be precursors of skin cancer, or developing melanomas. And melanomas are nasty – they can be removed surgically quite easily when they are small, but if untreated or poorly treated the cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, including the liver, lungs and brain. Most of these cancers are very difficult to treat and are often fatal.

The point of this story is twofold. 

• Make sure you or someone else checks your mole collection regularly and identifies any changes.
• And if you notice moles which are changing in any way get them checked by a specialist, and be prepared to have them surgically removed.

Once you are sure that you are dealing with common, benign moles you have the choice of a number of ways of getting rid of them. They may not be a threat, but they remain as unwanted residents on your skin, and removing them is not all that difficult.

Surgery is one of the two main ways available to remove any types of moles – the other involves mole removal at home using either commercially produced creams or treatments you can put together yourself.

Let’s get right to the heart of the matter.

Almost all mole removal procedures involve some pain, some scarring, and the possibility of the mole returning. Many surgical procedures, and some non surgical ones, often require more than one visit to the doctor, or application of a cream.

I have been able to find only one mole removal treatment that is effective (98% success rate), painless, and does not cause significant scarring.

So let’s cover that first, and then discuss the other mole removal treatments which will work, but usually have other drawbacks which you may wish to avoid.

This treatment has been developed by the respected health professional Chris Gibson, and requires no cutting, scraping, freezing or burning – not even any caustic creams. It costs peanuts to use, and can be done safely and easily in your own home.

The treatment involves application of a common oil and powder to the mole three times a day, and keeping it clean and covered, preferably with a non allergenic bandaid type of dressing.

We’re talking about castor oil and baking soda – you may have one or both of these in your kitchen or medicine cabinet right now. You could experiment with these components yourself, but you’ll find all you need to know to guarantee effective treatment in Chris Gibson’s Manual on Mole Removal at Home, which also covers removal of warts and skin tags.

The mole slowly dissolves away or drops off without the risk of exposing healthy skin to caustic material. The method is virtually painless, and results in minimal and very temporary scarring, and so far no one has reported the return of a treated mole. The main disadvantage is that the treatment needs to be applied three times a day for about three days.

Let’s just elaborate on some of those claims.

• Virtually painless? On the first application you may feel a slight tingling – a sign that the preparation is working. Even this disappears with subsequent applications.

• Mimimal and very temporary scarring? Scarring is too strong a word. Healthy skin around the mole is not penetrated, so the sort of scarring associated with cutting, freezing or electrical removal methods, or caustic creams, just doesn’t happen. You probably will see a temporary redness or, later, paleness of the skin around and under where the mole was, but this will rapidly fade and your normal skin color will return.

• And of course you’d like to know about a guarantee. How does 60 days sound just in case you’re in that minute 2% of people whose moles (or warts or skin tags) refuse to co-operate.

Other Home Mole Removal Treatments

While I have seen treatments based on other oils, there is little reliable information about either the treatment or its effectiveness. So let’s move on to treatments based on commercially manufactured creams.

Provided that you have had your moles checked for problems first, and you can keep them clean and germ free before and after treatment, home mole removal can be just as effective as surgical treatment and is far more convenient. Be aware, though, that mole removal creams can be quite expensive, and if you are affected by large numbers of moles you may need several jars of the cream before all your moles have disappeared.

Most commercial mole removal creams work on the principle of chemically corroding the mole – although the components of the creams may be natural the process involves chemical destruction of the mole.

The big advantage of these creams is that usually only one 15-20 minute treatment is needed – the cream is applied to the mole, left for a short time and then removed. The corrosive cream "dissolves" the mole. If left uncovered, a scab will form and eventually drop off, taking the mole with it. Some temporary scarring or skin discolouration will normally be experienced, although this will be reduced if the mole is treated with antiseptic cream and covered with a bandage.

Because these creams are caustic to some degree, it is very important that the cream is applied only to the mole, particularly in areas of softer more sensitive skin. These creams should not be used on moles near your eyes, and you may need help in the treatment of moles in hard to reach areas.

Surgical Mole Removal

Conventional surgery involves cutting the mole off the skin. It is done with a local anaesthetic and only involves a small incision, rarely any stitches, and with good post removal care, results in a scar which is small and will fade fairly quickly with time. This is a minor procedure when compared to removal of a melanoma.

The second type of surgery is often referred as shave excision, and it is only used on raised moles. There are two forms. The first requires a small scalpel, and the mole is shaved away until it is at skin level, or slightly lower. The pigmented part of the mole is completely removed. There may be some bleeding but it is easily handled, and again good post surgical treatment should minimise scarring. Cauterisation is sometimes used to stop bleeding, but it increases the chance of long term scarring and alternative methods exist.

A more high tech method uses the Radio Surgitron which, like the manual method, shaves off the mole until it is at skin level. At this stage the pigmented area has been removed. Once completed, the treated area resembles a shallow graze and heals easily with antiseptic cream and a bandaid type dressing. Scarring is temporary and slight, although there may be a slight colour change in the new skin for a while.

Moles can also be removed by biopsy, where a plug of tissue is removed which contains the mole. Usually at least one stitch is necessary. In comparison with other methods, bleeding and scarring are greater, and healing time is a little longer. But time heals all wounds, and this procedure is used if the doctor wishes the mole to be checked by a pathologist.

Moles can also be removed by freezing, using liqid nitrogen. The mole and some surrounding cells are destroyed by freezing. Usually a blister will form, which later becomes a scab which eventually falls off. There will probably be some temporary change in skin colour, but scarring is slight and disappears quickly. A skilled doctor will limit the freezing to the target area, and anaesthetic may not be necessary (although it can sting a bit).

The final surgical procedure in common use is laser surgery. This works better with flatter and darker moles with a higher colour contrast with the skin, and more than one visit may be required. These types of moles require expert evaluation – they include precancerous forms and melanomas, and laser surgery may not be the best option. Overall, the other forms of surgery are probably more appropriate.

Surgical results are likely to be better cosmetically if the use of blood thinners including Vitamin E and aspirin are discontinued prior to surgery – bruising is more likely otherwise and bleeding may be a little greater.

As you can see, there are many options available for removal of your moles. They vary in cost, effectiveness, and the degree of pain and scarring, but the end result will be worth it.

If you have been putting off the removal of your moles because of worries about pain or scarring, set your mind at rest. Used with care, home mole removal methods are safe and easy, and even surgical removal is much simpler than you probably thought. And perhaps the easiest and safest mole removal treatment can be done at home without the need for expensive and somewhat corrosive creams.

But regardless of what method of removal you choose, make sure you have your moles checked by a medical professional before you start removing them yourself, and make sure any suspicious moles are surgically removed. The consequences of ignoring possible melanomas, or treating them yourself, are just too severe.

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