Question 1

why do moles fall off on their own?

Accepted Answer

Blood supply: To some moles can be compromised, causing the mole to "die" and then fall off. The happens most often with what pathologist call a "benign squamous papilloma" or skin tag.

Question 2

do moles fall off over time if you leave them alone?

Accepted Answer

Mole removal: No. But you can have your moles evaluated and  removed by a board certified surgeon.

Question 3

is it normal for moles to just fall off / peel off?

Accepted Answer

No: But warts and seborrheic keratoses may behave this way.

Question 4

if a skin mole is accidentaly scraped (in a fall etc..) off or accidentaly shaved off is this a cause for worry?

Accepted Answer

Generall not: To make sure when it recurs have it checked by your pcp to see if it needs to be biopsied.

Question 5

mole 3mm rounded brown  scraped off in fall.   normal skin grew back with no mole.  any  cause for concern?   what to do re this ?

Accepted Answer

No mole no prob.: Ok....taking the son to his melanoma doctor in a few hours, so, should answer this.
signs of melanoma.
http://www.skincheck.org/Page4.php

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/skin-cancer/multimedia/melanoma/sls-20076095
if I knew for sure you were right, then no prob. to be certain it IS NOT there, I trust a medical professional more than you, so confirmation (once, dermatologist)

Question 6

is it normal for a mole to fall off and grow back? i've had it for about 4 years now. it's always fallen off and grown back within a few days.

Accepted Answer

Would encourage: You to have your parents bring you to your physician or a dermatologist so that this can be evaluated.

Question 7

is it normal for moles to fall off? i just had my 3rd one fall off of my leg. is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Typically : Typically moles do not fall off.  It is possible that you have seborrheic keratosis, and that these fell off.  It would be worth your while to get to a dermatologist in order for that physician to evaluate your condition & see if indeed that's what it is (seborrheic keratosis).  Good luck!

Question 8

how long does it take for a mole to fall off after treating it with iodine tincture?

Accepted Answer

Few  days to a week: Be careful , somtimes those what you think are mole could be some else like skin cancer? Check with your dr?

Question 9

if i put iodine on a mole, would the mole eventually fall off? i also wondered if i should surround the mole w/ vasoline to protect the skin.

Accepted Answer

Mole Removal: Iodine placed on a mole will not cause the mole to fall off. The only way to remove a mole correctly is surgical excision.

Question 10

i had a mole removed on my face and got stitches. do i have yo replace the plasters at some point? or do i leave them until they fall off themselves? i also received a ointment to put on top of the plaster.

Accepted Answer

The strips fall off: The strips(plasters) will fall off themselves in 5-6 days. This area of skin(face) heals faster than other skin areas of your body.

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Why do moles fall off on their own?

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Do moles fall off over time if you leave them alone?

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Is it normal for moles to just fall off / peel off?

A member asked:

If a skin mole is accidentaly scraped (in a fall etc..) off or accidentaly shaved off is this a cause for worry?

A member asked:

Mole 3mm rounded brown scraped off in fall. normal skin grew back with no mole. any cause for concern? what to do re this ?

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Is it normal for a mole to fall off and grow back? i've had it for about 4 years now. it's always fallen off and grown back within a few days.

A member asked:

Is it normal for moles to fall off? i just had my 3rd one fall off of my leg. is it serious?

A member asked:

How long does it take for a mole to fall off after treating it with iodine tincture?

A member asked:

If i put iodine on a mole, would the mole eventually fall off? i also wondered if i should surround the mole w/ vasoline to protect the skin.

A member asked:

I had a mole removed on my face and got stitches. do i have yo replace the plasters at some point? or do i leave them until they fall off themselves? i also received a ointment to put on top of the plaster.

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