Question 1

my son has 3mm mole not round shape with black colour and indian...in right side scalp. how long does it take to heal after surgical remove of mole.

Accepted Answer

Depends on method: Moles can be removed by shave or saucerization and the wound is allowed to heal, sort of like a scraped knee. Another method is to cut deeper and then close the wound with stitiches. With the shave/saucer method it can take several days to up to a month to heal. With stitches, they are usually removed 10-14 days after removal. In either case, it takes about a year for scar to get to its best.

Question 2

getting a mole/wart thing on my scalp removed. what can i expect?

Accepted Answer

Removal: Typically if a mole specimen is going to be sent for biopsy, the area is numbed with a tiny needle and then removed with a blade or scalpel.  Other treatment includes freezing a wart with liquid nitrogen ( stings for a few minutes due to the extreme coldness of the spray).  Talk to your physician about all options.

Question 3

i had a mole removed on scalp and there is now a black scab over the top of the excision site. been 7 days since stitches removed. any need for worry?

Accepted Answer

No: On the scalp it is common to have adherent scabs because of hairs trapped in the scab. It will be black from old blood. If you cannot tease it off or wash it off, your Dr can easily remove it. This may involve gently cutting hairs under the scab.

Question 4

i have moles on my scalp - should i see a doctor or a dermatologist to have them removed?

Accepted Answer

Decisions: It would be a good idea to have a dermatologist examine the moles on your scalp, but they do not necessarily need to removed unless they are suspicious in appearance or they are causing you symptoms of pain, burning, or itching.

Question 5

the doctor removed the cherry angiomas and other moles on my scalp, face and some parts of my body last day via electrosurgery. when can i take shower? 24 hours after the treatment is enough?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can do it if you have to or you can wait another day.

Question 6

i have small a little hard non movable lump on the of my head / neck above hairline it does not grow in size not painful its under skin / scalp help?

Accepted Answer

See MD to b safe : Probably should have it checked out by a doc to be on safe side.  If it is not growing larger that's a good sign, but if it's hard and not moveable that "could be" a more serious growth.  Hard to say without an actual exam.

Question 7

i have small a little hard non movable lump on the of my head/neck above hairline it does not grow in size not painful its under skin/scalp do i worry?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If it's not growing and not painful, then not likely serious. Most likely a cyst or lymph node. Best way to be reassured is to have it examined. Best wishes

Question 8

my age is 23 .i m facing to much hair fall.and receding hairline also start i think.head scalp is easily visible.hairs are thinning day by day . i m consuming vitamin d now days .can vitamin d causes hairfall.how to stop hairfall?

Accepted Answer

: It would be rather unusual for vitamin D to cause any hair loss, but would check serum levels to "clear the air".   Ideally you should be close to 50-70 ng/ml, and best not to be higher.  A dermatologist  should be consulted, regarding your scalp issues.

Question 9

i have a mole on the left temple near my hairline my doc examined it a few yr ago stated it wax a rodent ulcer it has grown should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Encourage: patients to have a head to toe dermatological evaluation each year. Since the lesion has changed - it would be a good idea to get your annual eval and have it checked at the same time. Take care.

Question 10

i have a raised white mole on my scalp, is it normal for them to be white?

Accepted Answer

Intradermal nevus: The color of intradermal nevi may be white in an otherwise white person. If there has been any change in size, color, contour of the nevus or bleeding, please consult your doctor.

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My son has 3mm mole not round shape with black colour and indian...in right side scalp. how long does it take to heal after surgical remove of mole.

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Getting a mole/wart thing on my scalp removed. what can i expect?

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I had a mole removed on scalp and there is now a black scab over the top of the excision site. been 7 days since stitches removed. any need for worry?

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I have moles on my scalp - should i see a doctor or a dermatologist to have them removed?

A member asked:

The doctor removed the cherry angiomas and other moles on my scalp, face and some parts of my body last day via electrosurgery. when can i take shower? 24 hours after the treatment is enough?

A member asked:

I have small a little hard non movable lump on the of my head / neck above hairline it does not grow in size not painful its under skin / scalp help?

A member asked:

I have small a little hard non movable lump on the of my head/neck above hairline it does not grow in size not painful its under skin/scalp do i worry?

A member asked:

My age is 23 .i m facing to much hair fall.and receding hairline also start i think.head scalp is easily visible.hairs are thinning day by day . i m consuming vitamin d now days .can vitamin d causes hairfall.how to stop hairfall?

A member asked:

I have a mole on the left temple near my hairline my doc examined it a few yr ago stated it wax a rodent ulcer it has grown should i worry?

A member asked:

I have a raised white mole on my scalp, is it normal for them to be white?

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