I had 3 moles and 2 skin tags froze at a dermatologist last week. There was no follow up care given, just 'wash as normal', and they might die and fall off in the next couple weeks, or may need frozen again. Every location that was frozen swelled to 3 times it's regular size! and has been 'weeping' also. And there was no mention of pathology. This is my first visit to a dermatologist, and although I didn't know what to expect, I certainly didn't expect this! Is this normal?
August 27, 2015
Answer: Standard Practice? From your question, it's hard to determine what the original diagnoses were. Dermatologists do not freeze moles, but remove them and send them for pathology. You might have had what are called seborrheic keratoses, benign lesions that some patients think are moles but are not.Skin tags and serborrheic keratoses can be be frozen or cauterized off, but in either case, there will be some swelling and inflammation.I would call your dermatologist's office for an explanation and share your concerns.I am sorry you were disappointed with the experience. You can schedule a follow up or if you are dissatisfied, see another doctor.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Standard Practice? From your question, it's hard to determine what the original diagnoses were. Dermatologists do not freeze moles, but remove them and send them for pathology. You might have had what are called seborrheic keratoses, benign lesions that some patients think are moles but are not.Skin tags and serborrheic keratoses can be be frozen or cauterized off, but in either case, there will be some swelling and inflammation.I would call your dermatologist's office for an explanation and share your concerns.I am sorry you were disappointed with the experience. You can schedule a follow up or if you are dissatisfied, see another doctor.
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Freezing treatments Thank you for your question. Cryotherapy is the term used to describe the procedure you had done to your skin tags and moles. The expected progression of the lesions after treatment is redness, blistering, scabbing, and then the scab will fall off, and this process takes about 10-14 days. Cryotherapy is a common way to remove skin tags, and often times, the lesions do not need to be sent to a laboratory. There are other alternatives for skin tag and mole removal, and I recommend you consult with your dermatologist to discuss these other options and to address your concerns. Take care and good luck.
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Freezing treatments Thank you for your question. Cryotherapy is the term used to describe the procedure you had done to your skin tags and moles. The expected progression of the lesions after treatment is redness, blistering, scabbing, and then the scab will fall off, and this process takes about 10-14 days. Cryotherapy is a common way to remove skin tags, and often times, the lesions do not need to be sent to a laboratory. There are other alternatives for skin tag and mole removal, and I recommend you consult with your dermatologist to discuss these other options and to address your concerns. Take care and good luck.
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