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How Long Will my Scar Be Red/purple and Itchy For After Mole Removal?

I had two moles removed off of my head in early December. One on the back of my head and one on my right sideburn. Both were benign, but

What type of post operative care can ensure optimal healing and minimize scarring after facial mole removal?

Is there anything a patient should do after mole removal to ensure optimal healing/minimize scarring? Especially if it's a deep shave

Recommended Post-op Care After Mole Removal?

I had a mole shaved on my face about a week ago. I have since been using hydrogen peroxide + neosporin + band aid on it but it hasn't

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2 months post-op and I'm very unhappy with the results. Should I go back to doctor or continue to wait? (photos)

I had several moles removed from my face via punch biopsy method with stitches placed. Stitches taken out after five days. I've continued

4 months post facial nevus removal I now have cysts, grains and encysted hairs. What can I do? (photos)

4 months ago, 2 nevus were removed in my face. 2 months ago I began to appear in that part of the face grains, cysts, encysted hairs, etc

Aftercare for Plexr mole removal? Advice?

Had a large mole removed from my face via Plexr, has started to form a crust, was advised to just treat as normal. Its only been 8 hours,

1 day post mole cauterization was advised differently to what's on RealSelf about aftercare. Advice? (photo)

I had my mole cauterized 24 hours ago from the centre of my chest. I am prone to keloid scarring but chose to take that risk. The dr put an

Mole removed by shave excision/cauterized- is it healing or infected? (photo)

I got a mole removed 4 days ago by shave excision then was cauterized to stop some bleeding. I have been cleaning the incision everyday

I'm looking for advice on mole removal aftercare, any suggestions? (Photo)

I got 4 moles on my face shaved off yesterday. My doctor told me to let it scab and dont pick at it so it will heal in a week. But I was

Wound care after stitches removal for a mole excision: when can I start using silicone pads?

I got a mole excised (upper lip, bet. my nose and my mouth) by a plastic surgeon. He took some stitches out on day 7 and the remaining out