It appears to look very dark, darker than it was before. I was worried but I assume that it's just the top layer that was burned but that layer will soon come off. Currently I'm keeping it moist with a bandaid over it, is what i'm thinking correct?
July 26, 2018
Answer: Cauterized mole is darker, why? Moles can be removed via many different ways. One popular way is to shave them down and then cauterize the base of it. When cautery is used, it makes a char or instant scab. Healthy new skin cells will then grow underneath it and as the skin normally exfoliates/sheds, the scab will fall off. For now, it is likely this scab from your story. You are right. Keeping it moist will help the healing go faster. Studies show that any ointment (like vasoline) helps the healing go about 15% faster by allowing the healthy cells to slide in and the dead ones to slide off, while preventing normal trauma. Antibiotic ointment like mupirocin, polysporin, etc, can help the healing go about 28% faster. A bandage works well by keeping the ointment in place and preventing you from bumping/rubbing the area. I wish you success with your mole recovery!
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July 26, 2018
Answer: Cauterized mole is darker, why? Moles can be removed via many different ways. One popular way is to shave them down and then cauterize the base of it. When cautery is used, it makes a char or instant scab. Healthy new skin cells will then grow underneath it and as the skin normally exfoliates/sheds, the scab will fall off. For now, it is likely this scab from your story. You are right. Keeping it moist will help the healing go faster. Studies show that any ointment (like vasoline) helps the healing go about 15% faster by allowing the healthy cells to slide in and the dead ones to slide off, while preventing normal trauma. Antibiotic ointment like mupirocin, polysporin, etc, can help the healing go about 28% faster. A bandage works well by keeping the ointment in place and preventing you from bumping/rubbing the area. I wish you success with your mole recovery!
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July 29, 2018
Answer: Cauterized mole gets darker I am not sure how long it has been since your mole was cauterized, but it is quite normal to see it gets darker a few days after the procedure as the outer layer of skin was burned and cauterized. Then the darkened area will be covered with a scab and it will come off soon, maybe in a week or so. Don't try to scratch or pull the scab off during this healing stage. I would also keep the area open rather than covering it with a bandaid.
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July 29, 2018
Answer: Cauterized mole gets darker I am not sure how long it has been since your mole was cauterized, but it is quite normal to see it gets darker a few days after the procedure as the outer layer of skin was burned and cauterized. Then the darkened area will be covered with a scab and it will come off soon, maybe in a week or so. Don't try to scratch or pull the scab off during this healing stage. I would also keep the area open rather than covering it with a bandaid.
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