The article talks about different types of treatments that can be done to remove moles from the body.
You may have a mole somewhere on your body that is making you uncomfortable or just looks unsightly. This may be something that you have had all your life and you have decided that having it taken off is what you want to do. Mole removal should only be done by a professional who has had plenty of experience in this area. It can be a simple skin irregularity or something much more serious,
and removal should never be attempted at home.
There are certain things to watch for if you have one mole, or several, on your body. Make it a habit to check them every so often to see if they have changed in any way, or have someone do it for you if they are located in an area that is hard to see. Note size changes, irregular borders, and especially, color. Anything that does not look "normal" to you or causes concern should be looked at right away.
A doctor who is skilled at identifying potential problems concerning the skin will tell you what you should look for if you have moles somewhere on your body. This may remain the same all your life, or it could suddenly change in appearance and size. If this happens, call your doctor immediately and go to the office for an exam. Moles can become cancerous, and early detection can potentially save your life.
Once you have decided to have it removed, your surgeon will explain exactly how he or she will be doing the procedure. You will be told about the two most often used methods, and the doctor will recommend which one is right for your situation. Don't panic, however. Most moles are just simple irregularities of the skin and can be taken care of in about an hour.
If it has not gone deep into the skin, the surgeon will use a procedure whereby the the irregularity is removed by excision and cauterized to stop whatever bleeding that may happen. No stitches are involved, and the area on your body is frozen well before the operation. You will only be required to have a small bandage over the area as it heals.
You may have to have surgery that involves stitching the area after removal. This normally happens if the surgery requires the doctor to go deeper than skin level. You may be sore for a little while afterward as with any type of surgery, but recovery is quite quick. Stitches will come out in about a week.
If you notice that you have something anywhere on your body that wasn't there before, make an appointment with a dermatologist to have it checked. If you experience bleeding of a mole and it doesn't heal on its own, make an appointment to have it examined soon. It may be nothing to be concerned about, but better to be safe than sorry.
There are various methods such as creams or potions that claim to get rid of these growths virtually over night. Most of the time these methods fail to do what they promise, and you have wasted your time and money. The best thing you can do is seek the advice of a professional health care provider for a proper examination and diagnosis.
