Stitches in for 7 days?

I have so many patients come see me after trying this. Many have horrible infections, so hopefully that is not the case with you. You CANNOT remove moles with apple cider vinegar. So what you have now is a wound, and the mole is still there too, under the goopey mess. See a doctor as soon as...

The ABCDEs of skin cancer are:Asymmetry. One half doesn't match the appearance of the other half.Border irregularity. The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.Color. The color (pigmentation) is not uniform. Shades of tan, brown, and black are present. Dashes of red, white, and blue add to...

Thank you for your question. I feel that initially the stitches used should have been absorbable and kept under the skin. This is for two reasons. Firstly, any sutures under the head and neck generally tend to remain for longer than two weeks. This means if your stitches are removed before this...

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.