My steri strips from a mole removal are bloody. I was told to leave them alone, is that okay? (Photo)

Some "red moles" like the one you have pictured are absolutely healthy and some "red moles" can be very dangerous. What you have pictured clinically appears as a cherry angioma which is a benign vascular growth.   These can easily be treated in clinic.   Insurance does not...

It would not! The best procedure for removing your birthmark would be to use laser treatments, like those used for removing tattoos. After a series of treatments, your birthmark should be removed without scarring, though hyperpigmentation and skin color variation may occur. Schedule a...

Holy Moley Ivan, you have a decision to make, so let's discuss the options.   You could certainly leave the mole.  It's been there for years without causing an issue except the need to explain that it's only a mole that you have had for years and is not an STD........

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, without in in person evaluation of the wound, I cannot advise if what you see is normal. With that being said, I highly recommend you contact the physician who performed the procedure regarding your concerns and for possible evaluation of the site fo...

Dear Marta,The wound looks like its healing. Best to keep it moist to give the new cells an easier time to grow over that open wound. Best to speak to your Surgeon about their opinion.I hope this was helpful.

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...