I have two moles on my face, one small and the other big, both close to the lips. I'd like to know if it's dangerous to apply a peel over them. What should I do to protect them? cover them in the peel process? with what? Can the peel be agressive to the moles and cause cancer? Thanks.
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June 6, 2010
Answer: Chemical Peels won't hurt moles
Lorrie Klein, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Chemical peels remove sun damage and decrease the likelyhood of skin cancer. That is one of the main reasons for having peels. Peels do not just "exfoliate". You can do that with a rough towel. Peels actually remove damaged cells and allow new healthier skin to replace them.
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