I have a dermatofibroma on my left upper arm about 2.5mm in size. I don’t like the appearance and would like it removed. Should I see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Will this scar badly?
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October 19, 2023
Answer: Recommend seeing a plastic surgeon for the best results for scaring
Hi,
The photo is blurry. Could potentially be milia which is usually caused by trapped keratin.
Treatments that may help include gentle exfoliation, prescription retinoids cream or professional extraction.
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...
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...