Hi, I have a mole in the centre of my forehead, 1 cm by 1 cm which I hate so much. I have had it shaved 3 years ago and it came back lighter. Since then I have had 3 laser treatments done on it which hasn't really done anything. I went to see another surgeon who said he could cut it out for me using a method called a - t flap, he said that was the best way to do it so I am having that done in 2 weeks time. I really want it gone because I hate it so much, but I am just worried about the scar?
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Answer: Scars can be treated with laser treatments to minimize appearance of scarring.
Scratching a mole will not turn it cancerous. However cancerous moles can be itchy or more easily traumatised. Moles that show changes, become itchy or bleed should be examined by a doctor with expertise in the diagnosis of moles (pigmented lesions).Best wishes
The risk of melanoma is associated with several factors, including
family history, number of moles and atypical moles, history of sunburns
and more. Removal of a mole at home is not advisable for several reasons
including personal safety and risk of infection, but occasionally moles
grow...
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