Half of the mole fell of and left a crater but half of it is till on my skin right beside the crater. Should I continue to get rid of the rest of the mole or just leave it and put aquaphor and scar preventing gel on it? I don't want to damage the wound anymore, but I would also like to get rid of the other half of the mole, as I feel this wound will heal very awkwardly and weirdly the way it looks right now.
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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...
I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Any scarring can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Thank you for your question and for sending pictures. Removing skin tags and the pigmented papules that you have on the face has to be done meticulously and with devices that minimize inflammation so that pigmentary changes of the skin can be avoided. Skin tags around the neck, under the...