Is it ok to take off a scab after mole removal a week and a half ago?

Based upon your history and the picture you provided this spot on your nose may be an inclusion cyst.  In order to fully remove the lesion my recommendation would be to have an excisional biopsy.  This means that your doctor would numb the skin with local anesthesia and surgically...

Fortunately, there are multiple options for removing a mole from the upper lip, and typically either involve a laser or surgical excision.  No matter the approach, it's impossible to remove a mole without some kind of scar, and it's up to you what kind of scar you'd rather have.  In my op...

After any method of mole removal there is a chance of recurrence. This chance is higher for a "shave" biopsy than for excision.  When a lesion is excised or removed it is numbed with local anesthesia and surgically excised typically in the office.  This will allow for a full...

This decision is best left between you and your surgeon- make sure to call the office and ask his/her preference.  In general I tell my patients to wait  48 hours before allowing the incision to get wet after a mole removal.  This decision can vary widely.  It is always...

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Moles can be removed with laser, radiowave or shave. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

It is important to get periodic skin checks and look for changes in moles and other spots that may be signs of skin problems.  There changes to look for are the ABCDs, which stand for Asymmetry, Border Irregularity, Color change and Diameter increases. In the photo the spot look like a mole...