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Feb 28
If you have a mole that you would like to get rid of there are a number of different alternatives to try, the dermatologist can offer you many different alternatives however these alternatives can be costly and invasive. If you want to get rid of moles without the cost or risk of surgery you may wish to consider trying some of the many home remedies that are available for moles. While not all of Read the rest of this entry »
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Feb 14
Sometimes you will find that some moles disappear with age while certain others remain and turn out as permanent marks on your skin.
So if you are suffering from loss of confidence because of unsightly moles around your face which are not at all attractive, then it is time to do some research and find some remedies.
One such remedy you can try is to extract the juice of sour apples and apply this Read the rest of this entry »
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Jan 20
This is a really common question – you don’t like your moles, want to get rid of them but just the thought of surgery puts you off. Yet it is hard to find good information about the many preparations that you can use at home.
Before I try to answer this question, let me make this point – it is very important that at some stage you have your moles checked by your doctor. If they are all harmless, normal moles you have many removal options open to you. However if some of your moles are suspect or, worse, melanomas you will have no sensible choice other than to have them surgically removed. Untreated melanoma, or melanoma treated at home on the assumption that it is just a mole, is a death sentence in almost all cases.
But in most cases your moles will be normal, so read on.
Mole removal – natural topical stuff – does it work?
Has anyone used natural stuff for mole removal, etc?? I have a few I’d like to get rid of, but scared of surgery. Doe the natural stuff (like Bloodroot….DermaTend, etc really work?)
Any suggestions, recommendations?
I am not a doctor but I have done a fair bit of research on this topic, and the answer to your question is that, fortunately, many natural mole removal treatments do in fact work.
Some, like DermaTend and Wart Mole Vanish, rely on some rather powerful caustic plant extracts and start acting on the mole very quickly. The key to successful, scar free removal with products like these is to follow the instructions as closely as you can, and be very strong and don’t pick at or even play with the scab which will form.
The next group uses milder ingredients which require regular treatment of the mole – say every three hours or so. They include the castor oil and baking soda, or vinegar and baking soda treatments. They may take a little longer to work than the DermaTend group, require more effort by you, but are less likely to cause any pain or result in any skin damage. Again the real key is to leave the scab alone.
Then there are a heap of other remedies, based on all sorts of things from plant oils to iodine or hydrogen peroxide. Most of these are usually applied to warts, but seem to work on moles as well. They can take a long time to work, and they may not suit everyone. The real problem with them is not necdessarily their effectiveness – it’s more that the treatment may take weeks before it is successful. They do tend to be very inexpensive though.
So it really gets back to how long you are prepared to work on your mole. And given that we all like fast results, it would be a good idea to try something from the first two groups.
You can find reviews of DermaTend and Wart Mole Vanish elsewhere in this blog, and the following link will take you to an example of a gentler method.
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Jan 17
Facts About Skin Moles, How They Develop, How To Live With Them, And How To Get Rid Of Them
General No Comments »Moles come in several forms, but, most simply, they are just a collection of colored skin cells which may be flat or raised. They can form at any age and on any part of the body. Some disappear all by themselves, others may be with you for life. Almost all of us have one or more.
Mole formation
Moles can form at any age, although childhood is the most common time. Other times when moles may appear are when the body is undergoing hormonal changes, such as during puberty and pregnancy. These moles are more likely to disappear when things return to normal.
Moles usually form between the outer skin layers, the epidermis and the dermis. These are the common brown or pink moles. Others may form a little deeper within the dermis, and these may have a bluish tinge to them.The color depends on how dense the pigmented cells, or melanocytes are. Black moles have very strong and dense coloration.
Common or Benign Moles
Most moles are benign and don’t need any specific treatment, although you should always keep an eye on them in case they start to change, which is a warning sign.
Typical moles are harmless, and may be raised or flat. They usually have the form of circles or ovals, with smooth borders. They include forms such as the halo nevus which is a normal mole with a white ring or halo around it. (Nevus is the medical term for a mole. If you have more than one they are called nevi)
Halo nevi commonly occur in children and teenagers, and like many things that happen during growth, may disappear with age.
Terms such as facial moles only tell us where the moles are – there is no difference between a facial mole and one on your arm or leg, although because it is so easy to see, more care should be taken with its removal to prevent scarring.
Atypical or suspicious moles
Atypical moles are often larger than normal moles, may have an irregular non symmetrical shape, may have an indistinct or irregular edge, and might have more than one color. While not usually cancerous, they are more likely to become so than normal moles, and should be checked regularly. Another name for them is dysplastic moles or nevi.
If you notice any changes in these or any other moles, such as changes in size, shape, color or if they become irritable or bleed, get them checked by a dermatologist or experienced doctor. In most cases your doctor will recommend that they be removed, usually by a small surgical operation. If left untreated there is a real risk that they could turn into a malignant melanoma, and an untreated melanoma is almost certainly fatal.
Living with Moles
Most moles are harmless and will stay with you for many years, maybe even your lifetime. If they are not ugly or in the way, there is no reason to remove them. Of course, if you are unhappy with them there’s no reason to keep them either.
Benign moles can change with age and exposure to sunlight. They may become darker or lighter, and may even grow a few long hairs. Sunlight and tanning beds are both known to cause moles to become cancerous, so if you are in any doubt visit your doctor or dermatologist.
Moles which have changed rapidly – over a period of weeks or months – should be checked and your dermatologist will probably recommend their removal. They will be checked by a pathologist for cancerous cells and further treatment will be based on the results of those tests.
In most cases the mole will be harmless and nothing more need be done. Moles removed by incision rarely return.
Ways of Treating or Removing Common Moles
Benign moles can be surgically removed – there are a number of simple techniques that usually don’t involve much pain or scarring – or you can do it yourself using an over the counter or home made preparation which will be about as effective as most forms of surgery.
And, provided you are absolutely sure you are dealing with normal moles, there are lots of non surgical treatments you could consider – anything from over the counter creams and ointments to a variety of natural mole removal remedies you can try at home.
Here’s where you can find out about one of the best Mole Removal Treatments that you can use at home. Provided you follow the directions, it’s effective, painless, safe and won’t leave you with scars. Best of all it costs very little.
I am not a doctor or health worker, and information and opinions in this article should not be taken as medical advice. Please see your doctor or dermatologist about any questions that arise from this article, or for clarification of any information. And under no circumstances should you attempt to remove a mole yourself without having it identified as a harmless form by your doctor – moles and the dangerous melanomas look similar, and the consequences of an untreated or incompletely treated melanoma can be fatal.
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Jan 10
Just a short video from YouTube to show you that non surgical mole removal can and does work, and without scarring. It’s not instantaneous though – it can take several days for the mole to drop off, and a few weeks or months for the skin to return to normal.
But it does happen, provided you don’t pick at the scab. And there’s no argument that even in the early stages of healing the slight damage is nowhere near as ugly as the mole.
You can find out about one method of Mole Removal At Home that will give you results like these by clicking on the link.
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Jan 06
Here’s another article on mole removal techniques, this time dealing with freezing or cryotherapy. It’s one that’s good enough to run here, at least until I can repalce it with something that’s a bit closer to reality.
To be really effective, liquid nitrogen should be used to freeze moles (and warts and skin tags), although there are commercial preparations which do something similar but at a higher (less cold) temperature. They are probably OK for very small warts and moles, and make sure you only try them on harmless moles that have been checked by your doctor. And forget about the suggestion at the end about DIY use of liquid nitrogen – even if you can find it. You could do some serious damage with it.
Whenever I have had skin blemishes removed by freezing, my doctor warns me that it will make my eyes water, and he’s right. It doesn’t last long, and you recover quickly, but a local anesthetic is a good idea if you don’t fancy the thought of some genuine pain.
Removing Moles By Freezing – Mole Removal Using Liquid Nitrogen
The Latin for “mole” is “nevus”, “nevi” in plural. People will consider having a mole removed if it is in a conspicuous place. Some people find others looking at it when they speak, and the stares of strangers are a hard burden to carry. If the mole has become a malignant melanoma, there is no choice involved, and it must be Read the rest of this entry »
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Jan 05
As you will have noticed, I occasionally drag in a few articles written by others where I think they might increase the information slowly accumulating at this blog. I puzzled over this one for a while, because it doesn’t quite ring true. But you can make up your own mind about that.
What’s good about it is that it describes quite a few natural mole and wart removal treatments in the one place, so until I do a bit more work on them myself they can stay here. Hope they help.
Natural Mole Removal Techniques
If you have spent 100′s of $$$s trying to get rid of your moles through magic creams and lotions with no success, you know what it does to your self esteem and your confidence. I spent a fortune trying all the miracle potions that claimed to be able to remove my moles but; alas, no “magical” success was forthcoming for me. In fact, I noticed that my skin deteriorated even further with the Read the rest of this entry »
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Jan 03
Here is an interesting article about one of the many natural treatments you could use to remove your moles. As the author says, not all natural remedies work for everybody, and you may need to experiment to find the one that’s best for you. You should be able to find grape seed oil or extract at your health store, or a supplier of aromatherapy and massage products. Make sure it is pure.
Grapeseed extract is made of the components (bioflavonoids) removed from the seed of a grape, just what the name indicates. Grapeseed extract or oils are well known for their antioxidant properties, particularly a polyphenol called resveratrol. Resveratrol is known for its ability to fight cancer.
This extract is thought to reverse and inhibit virus production in the body too. It has been used for Read the rest of this entry »
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