I just recently had a mole cauterized and shaved from my back. I was told to not get it wet for 24 hours but they never told me if showering is ok. Would shampoo, conditioner , or body wash be bad for it? I am afraid of infection as this already looks horrendous.
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Dysplastic Nevi and graded by severity. It may take a severely dysplastic nevi years to change. No one has done a study answering that question. Please consult with a board certified dermatologist with a lot of experience in skin cancer and continue your monitoring.
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
