I had a mole excision done by way of punch and in time pigmentation returned and a bumps along the scar line. A laser was used to get rid of what came back and a month later I still have a dark bump at top right corner and the scar is indented and red. This is on my face and devastating. Do I have any options?
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Yoash R. Enzer, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
There are many products available to consurmers and that can be purchased on the internet which claim to remove moles and other facial growths. And I get it. Going to a doctor is expensive, there are often long waits, and if you have insurance, that can be a big hassle too.But many of us in de...
Do not worry - the black of the silver nitrate is its reaction with the skin.It will go away.It is used to stop bleeding. I don't usually use it on the face but that doesn't mean it is wrong to do so.I suggest that you keep a moist gauze over the open area. .No ointment - it can slow healing...
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...