Holes in skin from dermatend: What can I do to repair?

Thank you for your question.  It can be quite normal to be swollen 3 days after a mole removal.  After any surgical procedure, swelling typically peaks at approximately 4 days and then begins to subside.  Most likely what you are experiencing is normal swelling.  You should...

Thank you for your question.  It is impossible to determine exactly why you are experiencing they symptoms that you are after mole removal.  A photo and more information about location, etc. would be very helpful.  A surface infection or cellulitis would most usually look red and...

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...

From the picture it looks like a benign mole, but any skin lesion that changes shape, size, or color and any lesion that itches, bleeds, or burns, needs evaluation by a board-certified dermatologist. There is also a new machine out there, called the MelaFind, which some of us have and use to...

Thanks for the question – and thanks for noting that you will not be using a sunbed anymore, as we know these are associated with skin cancers, despite what the operators of them tell you. Because it is new, and because it has arisen after being in a tanning bed, this should come off and c...

YOU NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR AND SEE IF THE MOLE LOOKS CONCERNING AND IF IT NEEDS TO BE BIOPSIED. THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE SHOULD CALL THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO SEE IF THIS IS COVERED BEFORE DOING ANYTHING.