Question 1

are  mole removing creams harmful? i wanna remove a natural mole. but can i be at higher risk of getting skin cancer for doing this? im 16.

Accepted Answer

Bleaching creams: Some bleaching creams are associated with an increased risk of skin cancer particularly when combined with extensive sun exposure or uv radiation. Also it is important to k ow the history of the mole such as the abcd (see diagram) and risks of malignancy.

Question 2

i got my mole removed through a cream that scabbed my skin, but after the scab was removed, it left a pinkish skin on my eyelid and it's been a month.

Accepted Answer

Pink skin: It is not unusual for skin under a scab which has fallen off to be pinkish. This is new skin but over months change in pigmentation will result in a more normal skin color. The area of involvement may have a slightly lighter color permanently,however.

Question 3

hi, i had a small mole removal incision on my nose. three weeks now, the wound has not healed, was filled with pus, still red, no scab and now it has a yellow crusty layer in the skin, applied fucidin cream and flucloxacillin, still red. please help?

Accepted Answer

: Three weeks is a while however the nose is relatively cartilaginous. If the area of the ulcer is smaller and the area of redness smaller or not expanding, continue the topical treatment and cleaning and keep the ulcer moisturized with the topicals. If the area of redness or the ulcer is getting bigger or if you have fever , seek urgent medical evaluation for probable oral antibiotics.

Question 4

i've had a mole removed with shaving and laser cauterisation later. i now have a crater. what cream can i use to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Scarring: This could be scarring. There's no cream which is effective for this. If the scar is growing, you should go back to your doctor.

Question 5

how can i remove a flat mole from my face except surgery and laser. is there any cream which is cheap to buy except "dermatend" because it's so costly?

Accepted Answer

Don't try it: Sorry. Surgery or laser are your options, or leave it alone. Your physician should see it in any case to be sure it's not melanoma or something else dangerous. The stuff you read on the internet (garlic, banana peels, strawberries, and of course apple cider vinegar, which supposedly cures everthing) is just silly, made-up stuff.

Question 6

will emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) cream reduce the pain before getting moles removed? if so, how much pain will it reduce?

Accepted Answer

EMLA (lidocaine and prilocaine): EMLA (lidocaine and prilocaine) cream will reduce the pain of the needle stick, however one still needs local infiltration of local anesthetic via intradermal injection to be a completely pain free procedure.

Question 7

i have a mole on my forehead. it doesn't hurt unless i press on it. is the a way to get rid of it? perhaps a cream of sorts to remove it?

Accepted Answer

Your choice: A primary care physician or dermatologist has the equipment to remove this. Don't try it on your own.

Question 8

how do skin doctors remove moles on your skin?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Your doctor can remove your moles safely in his/her office under local anesthesia. No problem!

Question 9

flat skin moles, can i remove it with a sharp needle?

Accepted Answer

Flat moles: I would not recommend removing moles (flat or otherwise) on your own.  Bleeding and infection may result. In addition, a dermatologist  should evaluate and at times biopsy the mole or growths to make sure they are not cancerous.  See your dermatologist.

Question 10

it is possible that a skin mole be removed using bloodroot?

Accepted Answer

Skin mole: Possibly, but there would be no pathologic examination of the lesion. If it were to turn out to be a skin  cancer rather than a benign mole, you might not know until it metastasized  it is best to see a dermatologist and have it removed and examined..

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Are mole removing creams harmful? i wanna remove a natural mole. but can i be at higher risk of getting skin cancer for doing this? im 16.

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I got my mole removed through a cream that scabbed my skin, but after the scab was removed, it left a pinkish skin on my eyelid and it's been a month.

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Hi, i had a small mole removal incision on my nose. three weeks now, the wound has not healed, was filled with pus, still red, no scab and now it has a yellow crusty layer in the skin, applied fucidin cream and flucloxacillin, still red. please help?

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I've had a mole removed with shaving and laser cauterisation later. i now have a crater. what cream can i use to treat it?

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How can i remove a flat mole from my face except surgery and laser. is there any cream which is cheap to buy except "dermatend" because it's so costly?

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Will emla (lidocaine and prilocaine) cream reduce the pain before getting moles removed? if so, how much pain will it reduce?

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I have a mole on my forehead. it doesn't hurt unless i press on it. is the a way to get rid of it? perhaps a cream of sorts to remove it?

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How do skin doctors remove moles on your skin?

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Flat skin moles, can i remove it with a sharp needle?

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It is possible that a skin mole be removed using bloodroot?

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