Question 1

what should i do to i get rid of a mole on my skin?

Accepted Answer

Get a consult: Some moles which are flat can be covered with make up, but seek out a consult from a facial plastic surgeon about more permanent removal.  Some moles can be shaved off with good cosmetic results while some require full excision.  I have found many patients are highly appreciative about their mole removals.

Question 2

does hydrocortisone 2.5 can get rid of the mole/skin tag on the face?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't : It is an antinflammatory cream.  Shouldn't remove any skin or moles

Question 3

how to get rid of bumpy mole underneath my skin?

Accepted Answer

Excise: Bumpy moles under the skin are usually not nevi but subcutaneous fibromas or lipomas.  If a true mole extends under the skin then this would be a clarks IV melanoma and require immediate removal.

Question 4

what kind of products or procedures are effective for clarity of skin, especially to get rid of marks/scars left by removal of a mole ny cuts on the s?

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Scar: Sunblock spf 30 with zinc oxide is the most important. Some lasers and peels may also be effective to diminish scars.

Question 5

what could help to lighten/get rid of moles on skin?

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It depends: The best method to lighten or get rid of moles depend on the type of mole it is. In some cases, the best treatment is to remove it completely so that it does not return. In other cases, lasers can help significantly. Having a dermatologist or plastic surgeon evaluate you will determine the type of mole and best method of treatment.

Question 6

what are the causes of moles on the skin and how to get rid of them without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Moles appear when the cells that give the skin color, melanocytes, grow in clusters. They are usually thick into the dermis, so the only way to remove them is surgically.

Question 7

how to get rid of dark red moles on head of.penis?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Lesions on the head of the penis should be evaluated by a urologist or dermatologist.  While this may be a benign or normal skin issue, there is the possibility that there is an underlying infections, autoimmune or neoplastic cause for this problem.  Treatment depends on the etiology of the problem.

Question 8

what is the best way to get rid of a mole?

Accepted Answer

Surgical excision: Moles are not usually removed unless for concern that they may be worrisome for melanoma. However, they are also removed for  cosmetic reasons. Given the risk of melanoma in moles, it is always prudent to have them removed surgically so that they can be evaluated under a microscope by a board certified dematopathologist. See your dermatologist for evaluation and advice.

Question 9

what is a guaranteed way to get rid of a mole?

Accepted Answer

Surgical excision: Any physician with the equipment for minor surgery can remove it. If you want less of a scar, a plastic surgeon can help. Shave removal is an option for some nevi.

Question 10

how to get rid of a mole on nipple?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Your doctor will want to know if you have had it since birth or if it is new has changed or become raised or itches.  You may need mole removal or biopsy or both.

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