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You should please see a board certified dermatologist for this issue. First, they will confirm the diagnosis (many times people come in thinking they have a mole but it is something else) and then assuming it is one, you would want it to be surgically removed by the dermatologist and have the specimen read by a dermatopathologist (someone who looks at skin samples under the microscope to make certain they are healthy). The mole may be removed by either shave excision (no stitches) or punch excision (with stitches)--each option has its benefits and potential drawbacks. Take a look at the American Academy of Dermatology website for a board certified dermatologist near you.
Dermatologists are the experts in skin diseases so I recommend you see a board certified dermatologist. If it needs to be biopsied or removed, typically a shaveexcision is the easiest, most cost effective, and least likely toscar method of removal for that area. With this method the mole is actually"shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. Thetissue that has been removed can then be sent for microscopic examination tomake sure the mole is benign. Dermatologicsurgeons are experts at doing this procedure.
After a mole is removed it is very important to take proper care to prevent scarring and infection. I often tell my patients to clean with hydrogen peroxide and bacitracin and change the dressing twice a day. If you are worried it is infected please return to your treating physician for e...
Dysplastic Nevi and graded by severity. It may take a severely dysplastic nevi years to change. No one has done a study answering that question. Please consult with a board certified dermatologist with a lot of experience in skin cancer and continue your monitoring.
Using products like Dermatend can sometimes result in unexpected skin reactions, such as dark spots or pigmentation changes. Here are some insights and suggestions to consider: Post-Use Pigmentation: It's possible that the product caused irritation or an inflammatory response, leading to...