I had a strange mole on my back that felt a bit rough in texture so I took a photo of it. Recently I took another one to see if it had changed and it appears to be changing colour. Is this anything to worry about?
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After a shave excision of a mole, I advise my patients to keep the area
clean by gently washing twice daily with soap and water and then applying
either plain petroleum jelly or Aquaphor Healing Ointment. Band aids are
optional after the first day. Application of an antibiotic ointment or...
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...
