Dallas Mole Removal doctors
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D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
6545 Preston Road Suite 200, Plano |
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Timothy G. Rodgers, MD
Dallas Dermatologist
3880 Parkwood Blvd Suite 102, Frisco |
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Dornechia George Carter, MD
Dallas Dermatologist
7777 Forest Lane Building C Suite 724, Dallas |
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Ronald Friedman, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
6124 W Parker Rd Ste 232, Plano |
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Mandy Lynn Warthan, MD
Dallas Dermatologist
5971 Virginia Parkway, Suite 100 3523 McKinney Ave, #347, McKinney |
2 answers |
Recent Answers
Hello, About three months ago I had a couple moles removed from my stomach via the shaving method (i.e., no stitches). I'm hoping to minimize the current redness as best as possible before summer comes and I'm at the beach. I'm guessing it's too soon to resort to excising the scars, so I'm wondering what some good workarounds might be (laser treatment/s?). I'll be visiting my dermatologist for an opinion, but I'm interested in your thoughts, too. Thanks,
I have also treated these with good results with IPL; and I often combine this treatment with Retin-A or a similar cream. It can take up to a year for a scar to achieve its final appearance (which often results in a white flat scar); however, at this point, results from any intervention at that point are less effective, if at all. I agree with seeing your dermatologist to evaluate the quality and size of your scar and to see which interventions would be most appropriate for you.
I have had a mole right by my hairline since I was little. I am now 52 and the mt forehead area in the same general location of the mole has become tender to the touch. DO I need to worry?
It is important that you have this lesion evaluated by a professional. Moles infrequently develop cancers within them, yet it does indeed occur. The tenderness could be something benign, such as minor irritation perhaps when you comb or cut your hair, or it could mean something more. You should be aware of the time course of changes in your moles, including whether it has changed size, shape, color, or doesn't appear to heal. We often refer to this as the ABCDE's:
A:Asymmetry
B: irregular Borders
C: Color changes, including darkening or lightening or greying
D: changes in Diameter, growth
E: Evolution or Elevation--I tend to lump bleeding/non-healing lesions, as well as singular lesions that itch or are tender. I would caution one to be wary of not only the elevated lesions, but to be aware of the flat ones as well. Most melanomas are still flat when they are discovered, and elevated ones (nodular) are particularly serious.
Be prepared to provide as much of this history as you can when you see a board certified dermatologist for evaluation. They may be able to diagnose you after exam, or a skin biopsy may be necessary. In general, patients should do self exams at regular intervals, remembering to check between toes and beneath toenails as well. Everyone should wear sunscreen to decrease the likelihood of cancers, and a regular exam by a professional for any concerning lesions, and annually, is also sound preventative care.
In March of 2010 I used a natural mole remover called Dermatend. I used it on three moles on my leg.Ten months later and I am STILL left with three noticeable, flat, red scars. I have spent countless hours searching for a way to get rid of these unsightly marks and have not found anything helpful. I tried to figure out what type of scar these are,but there is not much info on scars from natural mole removal.I also read about the pulsed dye laser but I don't think it works on atrophic red scars.
Fortunately redness in a healing scar tends to fade over time. There are some lasers which can help to improve that healing time. I would talk with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who specializes in laser treatments to see if they are right for you.
