What is the Most Effective Mole Removal Cream?
There are many over- the-counter Mole Removal Creams and preparations available at your local drug store or through the internet, but as is often the case with patent medicines, the quality of information about them is very variable and hard to understand.
But one or two stand out as being effective, as judged by the reports from those who have used them.
Ideally a good mole removal treatment should work quickly and not involve too much time or fuss in its application.
DermaTend fits in very well with this definition, but let’s look closer.
DermaTend is a cream which only needs to be applied once a day. If your moles are small that may be all that is needed, but larger moles may require follow up applications. It is a natural mole removal product that can be applied in the privacy of your own home.
How does it work?
DermaTend is applied only to the mole itself (and it works just as well on warts and skin tags). It basically acts like an acid and eats the mole away. A scab forms on the mole, and provided you let it fall off when it’s ready, there should be no scarring, although slight changes in skin color may persist for a few weeks or months after the treatment.
What’s in it?
There are two main acitve ingredients – bloodroot and zinc butter.
Bloodroot sap is a strong corrosive material which destroys the structure of the mole. Zinc butter, a chemical, acts the same way.
What should I beware of?
Two things.
Firstly, only apply DermaTend (or any other home treatment) to normal moles. Any suspicious moles with irregular shapes, colors, recent increases in size or tendencies to bleed or itch with no good reason should be checked out by an experienced medical practitioner, and removed surgically. Aggressive skin cancers which will develop elsewhere in the body if not treated, often with fatal results, resemble moles. They are called melanomas, and while some treatments claim to cure these dangerous cancers, the risks are too great and severe to use any other form of treatment than complete surgical removal.
And secondly, although both active ingredients are safe to use, it is essential to follow the instructions exactly – if it damages a tough old mole it will also damage normal skin. So make sure that the cream is only applied to the mole itself, and don’t overdo it with flat moles. A good tip is to apply vaseline to the normal skin around the mole to protect it before you start working on the mole itself.
Does it hurt?
Yes, it can sting for a short while. It’s a sign that the mole is being attacked and destroyed. The degree of pain will vary from person to person and may also depend on the location of the mole.
Part of the treatment involves roughening the surface of the mole with an emory board (used in nail treatments) and a needle. If there is no sting when the cream is applied you probably haven’t roughened it up enough.
Anything else?
If your mole is near an eye, consider using a milder treatment. One of the do it yourself home methods would be worth considering, but take care all the same.
Bloodroot has received some bad press in recent years, largely due to misuse and misleading or wrong claims about its role in destroying skin cancers. If used as directed for mole removal, there should be no problems. It is also worth noting that competitive products use similar extracts from closely related plants.
What about a Guarantee?
DermaTend offers a 60 day money back guarantee on return of the unused part of the product. They also provide customer support.
Product Varieties
DermaTend offers an Extra Strength version at a higher cost which is more likely to remove your mole with only one treatment.
Alternatives
Quite a few, mostly using different plants but still relying on corrosive sap based creams. Most don’t provide much useful information in their product descriptions (although there is plenty of spin). A good but slightly more expensive alternative is Wart Mole Vanish.
There are also milder treatments based on plant oils. Again the available information seems a bit light on fact. If you are worried about the rather dramatic method of treatment, the DIY home remedies are worth considering. They are also cheaper if you are thinking of treating 10 or more moles.
Where is it available?
Mostly over the internet. Amazon provides both varieties of DermaTend
Summary
Dermatend is a tried and tested product backed by a good record of customer service. You can find it Here
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September 5th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Nice post especially the part about skin cancer. I have a few weird looking moles. Probably won’t use my natural remedy on those.
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