Three days ago I had a mole shaved off. This is within the pubic region and as such surrounded by hair. The wound is about 1cm square. I have been cleaning it once a day with diluted detol with water. Then applying liquid Betadine and covering with a bandaid. Should I be using Betadine?
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While all techniques for removing moles (aka nevi, birth marks, beauty marks), particularly those that are perfectly flat, can leave a small scar, I have found that scalpel sculpting followed by dermaplaning the quickest, most effective, and most gratifying method for removing them. Scalpel...
To be safe, you should be carefully evaluated by a
board certified dermatologist. Please use the ABCDE's as your guide for
when to be concerned about moles: A for Asymmetry; B for
Irregular Borders; C for
Black or uneven Colors; D for diameter greater than a pencil eraser; and E
for a growth...
Moles on the face can be surgically excised with layered closure. The resulting scars can be treated with laser resurfacing to minimize the appearance of the scar.Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles
