I went to a derm and he remove my mole but ended up with a huge scar that looks like a crater and made me very disappointed by the outcome. Is it possible to at least reduce the shadowing of the scar? or am i just screwed and need extensive therapy lol.
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October 25, 2023
Answer: Recommend having laser treatment done on this to even out skin texture and tone
Whenever a mole is changing it is important to have it checked by a board certified dermatologist. Please use the ABCDE's as your guide for when to be concerned about moles: A for Asymmetry; B for irregular Borders; C for black or uneven Colors; D for Diameter greater than a pencil...
Elevase Moisture Booster and PDL can help with the redness. I would also use Plato's Scar Serum on the scar twice daily.
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This is not an option that, in my opinion, should be offered to any one with the present popular scientific knowledge that we have at this moment. This will first of all, not get rid of your mole. Hydrogen peroxide could actually promote mutations that can lead to melanoma with the oxygen...