Had a precancerous mole removed on the right side lower abdomen. Been about 8months now area is still itchy and painful. Normal?

Thank you for your question and photograph. Wounds after biopsies can take a few weeks to heal, but I highly recommend you consult with your physician that performed the procedure to evaluate the area and provide treatment if needed. Take care and good luck.

Thank you for your question. There are multiple different techniques to remove a lesion. The spot can be shaved off, which would leave you with a circular, slightly indented scar similar to a chicken pox scar, and the possibility of the lesion returning. The other form of removal would be an e...

Thank you for your question. The type of procedure for mole removal will determine if the nose piercing can remain in place or if the piercing needs to be removed during the procedure. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to have your skin ...

Thank you for your nice question and photo. Your hemangioma / cherry angioma of the upper eyelid can be removed with a cosmetic procedure performed under local anesthesia in the office. I perform this type of removal very commonly in my practice and have removed hundreds of these.  You need to...

Thank you for your question and photographs. These areas seem to be healing well. Even though you had the mole removals done somewhat at the same time, the areas can heal differently and some can take longer than others to heal. The one on the neck still has a scab that is healing and make...

This mole would be best removed with a small excision and should heal with little scar if good surgical technique is used.