Is it possible to have a big raised mole near my ear removed? (photo)

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...

You should please see a board certified dermatologist for this issue.  First, they will confirm the diagnosis (many times people come in thinking they have a mole but it is something else) and then assuming it is one, you would want it to be surgically removed by the dermatologist and have...

After a mole is removed it is very important to take proper care to prevent scarring and infection.  I often tell my patients to clean with hydrogen peroxide and bacitracin and change the dressing twice a day.  If you are worried it is infected please return to your treating physician for e...

Dysplastic Nevi and graded by severity.  It may take a severely dysplastic nevi years to change.  No one has done a study answering that question.  Please consult with a board certified dermatologist with a lot of experience in skin cancer and continue your monitoring.

Using products like Dermatend can sometimes result in unexpected skin reactions, such as dark spots or pigmentation changes. Here are some insights and suggestions to consider: Post-Use Pigmentation: It's possible that the product caused irritation or an inflammatory response, leading to...

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...