Hello. I did a mole removal surgery in my left arm about 10 monthes ago, the doctor did 3 stitches and now I have hypertrophic scar when the mole and the stitches were. The scar was red and now the scar is red only in the middle , and the edges is white. The scar is not flat. Will it heal and become flat ?? Can I do something to treat it?
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I see more and more burns on the face from home remedies these days. I would use a topical skin lightener, in this case Melarase PM, twice daily to reduce the pigmentation. Good luck,Dr. Karamanoukian
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...
Thank you for your question.Call your doctor's office or the answering service for the doctor on call.If you feel the bleeding will not stop or is getting worse, yes, go to your local emergency room.
I hope this helps. Best wishes.