I have had this my entire life and I feel that that's all that people look at. I want to get it removed but fear the large scar it might leave. Any suggestions on little to no scarring?
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All moles should be excised and set for pathological examination. After freezing the mole, the freezing would destroy and no proper diagnosis is possible.See a plastic surgeon for excision of the area and hopefully there is enough pigment left that can be examined and hope for the best
Anytime a mole is growing or changing, I suggest it should be evaluated in person by a dermatologist. The ABCDEs need to be used when examining your skin, and in this case, 2 of the 5 are happening, so you need to make an appointment to have it checked properly. "This answer has been solicited...
The flesh colored nodule on the nose is most likely a fibroma and is easy shaved down flat under local without scarring. It may grow back in 5-10 yrs but then it can be shaved down again. Cost is roughly $250. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
