The article states the various reasons why mole removal at home should not be attempted. It also states some of the risks associated when carrying out mole removal which could be cancerous.
Searching online brings up lots of sites advertising aids for mole removal at home. Using these products may not be the best idea,
however. Moles, as opposed to skin tags and warts, can be the first outward signs of skin cancer, even if you have had one for some time.
Attempting to remove a mole on your hand, face, neck or any other part of the body is unwise and possibly dangerous, as some moles can be cancerous or precancerous. Only a highly skilled doctor is able to examine a mole and decide whether it is malignant or not. Even then they will send you for tests to confirm their judgement.
One of the more prevalent human cancers is skin cancer. Malignant Melanoma, the most deadly, often starts from something that looks like a mole. The danger with this cancer is its tendency to spread elsewhere in the body.
Obviously, if you try to remove what you think is a mole, but is, in actual fact, a cancer, you may well do a lot of harm. Also, you will be putting yourself at risk of other cancers. With no visible signs on your skin that suggest malignant melanoma, your doctor has nothing to warn of the possibility that you may be suffering from other cancers inside the body.
Early detection gives you the best chance with all cancers. With some slower growing cancers a late diagnosis may still offer the chance of a reasonable prognosis. Malignant melanoma however, can rapidly lead to extremely serious illnesses with poor outlooks, as it spreads unseen throughout the body. Giving yourself a better chance of spotting malignant melanoma early by leaving your moles in place seems far more sensible.
If you want to have a mole removed because you think it looks ugly, think again if that is the only reason. It is individual to you, no one else has one exactly like it and as such it shows your individuality. In some societies they were highly regarded and known as angel's kisses or beauty spots, so people used to either stick false ones on or draw false ones. The relentless quest for perfection in everything today removes all these signs of individuality.
If a mole really bothers you, perhaps because it itches or snags on clothing, then talk with a medical practitioner about removing it. They will ensure that it is not one of the early signs of skin cancer and only a tiny scar will be left where they removed it. Big scars are only left when a mole is cancerous and surrounding tissue has to be removed to prevent its spreading.
Keep your moles and keep an eye on them. If there are signs of change, such as bleeding, itching or growth, make an appointment with your medical professional as soon as possible. The medic will be able to assess it properly and generally put your mind at rest. Where that is not possible they will start a treatment plan immediately. Whatever you do, do not attempt mole removal at home.
