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Concerned about healing of flat mole after over-the-counter mole/skin tag remover. (Photo)

Near2Jun 21, 2018
I used an over the counter mole/skin tag remover on a flat mole I had and a scab formed about 2-3 days later and fell off by itself maybe 2 weeks later. But for the past 4 weeks it looks red and I’m not sure if it’s still healing. Been applying neospirin to it like recommended I do.

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Nevi very often heal this way.  Be patient and you will have a very good result.  If the area becomes red or sore, please contact your own physician.

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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...

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It is very hard to see the lesion from the photo you have sent.  If they are red and regular, they most probably are vascular in nature, however, you will not be completely sure until you have seen your own doctor.

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