2 weeks ago I had a shave excision done to remove a mole on my nose. After the scab fell off, the scar turned from red to pink to now a darker brown. I haven't been outside for more than 5 minutes at a time and when I do I always put sun screen on. Is this darkening a part of the normal healing process that will fade with time or is it a sign that it is coming back? If so is there anything I can do to get rid of it i.e. glycolic acid peels/copper peptide or skin lightening creams?
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It is always best to not pick off scabs after a procedure. At this point, apply Plato's Scar Serum to minimize scarring potential.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Thank you for your question and photograph. Based on your picture, your mole removal site does not look infected. The redness is from the trauma of the shave removal, while the white stuff in the center is likely early scar formation mixed with the Vaseline causing a sticky gelatinous...
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...
