Hello all I have a flesh coloured mole on my nose (Picture attached). A platician told me it's impossible to remove it because if he does a fusiform opening when he'll close the borders, my nostril will probably go a little bit up as the skin is not really flexible here. My derms (who il also specialized in surgery) told me he can either remove it (full excision) or shave it. Who is right ? If it's shaved it will probably reoccurs but is it a matter of days or years ?
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Complete excision with negative margins remains the gold standard for skin cancer cure. It is up to you, knowing the full risks and having informed consent, whether you desire to withold further treatment. In my office, I would recommend curative cancer surgery, if possible.
As you will have to live with the results of this procedure for life, and it involves your body, I would suggest not looking for the least expensive dermatologist but one that you trust to provide the service. I assume that the reason for removal is cosmetic. Save your money or...
There are likely many herbal cures for disease. With moles, surgical excision with pathologic examination to rule out atypia or skin cancer is warranted in most cases.
