Lindsey Finklea, MD

The fact that it has regrown is not concerning--the fact that the original mole was thrown away IS concerning! Often moles will re-grow if any cell is left behind. The dermatologist will see no pigment left behind after the removal and hope that the mole is completely removed. Later, the mole regrows, meaning the derm did in fact leave a little of the mole behind. We assume that this re-growing mole would be no more dangerous than the original...but your original was never tested. I would go and have it removed again (and sent into the pathologist). The pathologist will have a harder time now reading the pathology this time, as moles recurring in a scar are harder to decipher from melanoma. They ofter rely on the original mole for comparison (which you don't have). Regardless, a skilled derm/pathologist will put your mind at ease.

Mirvaso works by constricting ( making smaller) blood vessels right under the skin's surface that contribute to the redness of Rosacea. The redness of Eczema and scars are not caused by blood vessels, so Mirvaso will not help.

Depending on your hair type ( color, coarseness) and the color of your skin, laser hair removal could reduce, if not permanently remove, your unwanted hair--laser hair removal takes several sessions. Electrolysis is another option for small areas like the ears. 

Shave removal would leave a flat, round scar that would look similar to other scars on your body. However, this technique would likely leave some mole cells behind (cells under the removed lesion that are deeper in the skin). These cells may eventually regrow and make a bump again but not as large as the original mole. This technique also does not remove any coarse hairs that may be growing in the mole. The other option is to perform a punch removal or excision of the entire lesion (even the deeper cells and any hairs growing in the mole) --this technique ensures complete removal but leaves a linear scar behind and requires sutures. In this area, shave removal would be the best cosmetic option--it could always be re-shaved if anything grew back. Hope this helps!

This is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and will likely resolve over weeks to months. A dermatologist may prescribe a topical cream that will help the brown areas resolve faster-- but there will still be a waiting period before your legs look back to normal. Try to baby your skin-- gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and no sun!