I have a flesh tone mole on my nose, it bothers me a lot. I tend to scratch/pick at it in my sleep. Should I be wary? (Photo)

I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Any scarring can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question and for sending pictures. Removing skin tags and the pigmented papules that you have on the face has to be done meticulously and with devices that minimize inflammation so that pigmentary changes of the skin can be avoided. Skin tags around the neck, under the...

Excision of a mole may require wound closure via sutures, steristrips or a combination of both. Steristrips are used for additional protection to the incision. After 48hrs, I would recommend contacting your physician’s office to inquire about replacingthe soiled steri strips with the a...

Some "red moles" like the one you have pictured are absolutely healthy and some "red moles" can be very dangerous. What you have pictured clinically appears as a cherry angioma which is a benign vascular growth.   These can easily be treated in clinic.   Insurance does not...

It would not! The best procedure for removing your birthmark would be to use laser treatments, like those used for removing tattoos. After a series of treatments, your birthmark should be removed without scarring, though hyperpigmentation and skin color variation may occur. Schedule a...

Holy Moley Ivan, you have a decision to make, so let's discuss the options.   You could certainly leave the mole.  It's been there for years without causing an issue except the need to explain that it's only a mole that you have had for years and is not an STD........