I have a very small begnign mole on my face (I had it cheched by a dermatologyst). It is about 1mm diameter and flat, but very dark, and I would like it to lighten it. I heard that by applying lemon juice or pineapple juice on it 3/4 times a day it could bleach a bit. Is it safe to try this method? The worst thing that can happen is that it could not work?
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July 20, 2015
Answer: Cosmetic Mole Removal
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The picture is difficult to see but if the mole looks dark
and/or irregular and if it appeared suddenly or changed recently, it is best to
get it looked at by your dermatologist and determine if a biopsy is needed. In
addiiton, if there any worrisome features or symptoms like itching,...
No, salt and ice will NOT remove your mole. The only relationship that "cold" has to skin lesions is that your doctor can use cryotherapy (this is NOT ice, and it is done in the doctor's office) for actinic keratosis (a "pre-cancer" lesion) and warts. Have a doctor look at the mole,...
The fact that it has regrown is not concerning--the fact that the original mole was thrown away IS concerning! Often moles will re-grow if any cell is left behind. The dermatologist will see no pigment left behind after the removal and hope that the mole is completely removed. Later, the mole...
