I had my mole frozen 5 days ago. I was told it would turn black and fall off. So far it is really painful and inflamed. should I go back to the walk in clinic?
January 24, 2016
Answer: Liquid nitrogen Give it up to two weeks before falling off. Usually it will become inflamed and red, sometimes painful initially. If you are worried about infection, I would encourage you to go back and visit your provider. Symptoms of infection include warmth, redness, pain, and pus. Technically, we don't freeze of true moles, but we often freeze off other benign lesions. I would actually recommend you see a board-certified dermatologist for a full body skin check rather than a walk in clinic.
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January 24, 2016
Answer: Liquid nitrogen Give it up to two weeks before falling off. Usually it will become inflamed and red, sometimes painful initially. If you are worried about infection, I would encourage you to go back and visit your provider. Symptoms of infection include warmth, redness, pain, and pus. Technically, we don't freeze of true moles, but we often freeze off other benign lesions. I would actually recommend you see a board-certified dermatologist for a full body skin check rather than a walk in clinic.
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