What kind of mole is this? Can it be removed? (Photo)

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...

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...

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...

Hi! Dr Peterson here – thanks for sharing your question. Anytime a new spot develops, especially one that’s changing or persistent, it’s important to have it checked in person by a board-certified dermatologist to make sure it’s safe and benign. Sometimes areas that get irritated or traumat...

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...

Hi! Dr. Peterson here — It’s very common to notice moles in new places, and many can look completely normal. Photos online can only show so much, so it’s not possible to definitively say whether a mole is benign or concerning from images alone. Because your safety is the most important thi...