Irvine Mole Removal doctors

	Nissan Pilest, MD Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon 16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 190, Irvine		1 answer
	Amy T. Bandy, DO Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon 320 Superior Avenue Suite 170, Newport Beach
	Cindy Chen, MD Irvine Dermatologist 4920 Barranca Pkwy Ste. A, Irvine
	Zenovia Hatziris Gabriel Irvine Dermatologist 65 Coriander Ste 104, Irvine
	Linda M. Globerman, MD Irvine Dermatologist 16300 Sand Canyon Ave. Ste. 612, Irvine

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How to Tell if Mole is Cancerous? I was noticing a little brown mole on my skin, and I stupidly thought it was something else so I picked it off. It went really red and it has swollen up with a red outline. Now, the mole is dark brown and I'm not sure whether or not it is just a scab. It does not itch or anything; it just stings a bit when I touch it. How would I know if it is cancerous or not?

A: How to tell if mole picked at is cancerous

You can't tell on your own if a mole is cancerous. Refer to the answer above from Dr. Seify on the ABCD's of melanoma.

If the mole is new, it could be problematic. The appearance of the mole BEFORE your attempt to pick it off is the key.

In any event, you may have caused an infection so your best option is to visit with a dermatologist. Everyone should get annual skin cancer checks so perhaps this is your first reason to get that started.

Mole removal is accomplished in a variety of ways. One new system is a small 2mm ablative laser handpiece that is part of the Fraxel Repair laser system and is good for superficial mole removal as it reduces scar risk.

Deeper moles may still need to be surgically excised but a good cosmetic dermatologist of even plastic surgeon will be able to accomplish this with excellent results.

Nissan Pilest, MD

Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon