1 week post op mole removal: infected? Told to leave uncovered with aquaphor on it. (Photo)

You should not shave a pigmented lesion.  If it is a melanoma, God forbid, you won't know what the actual depth of the lesion is and may be denied the proper treatment because the initial biopsy is often the only time you will get to find the correct depth of the lesion.Also shaving moles can ...

It appears to be a regular harmless mole but it is so easy to have those ugly big moles removed under local with only a pinprick of anesthesia.

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

Unless you are a board certified surgeon it would be unwise to attempt to do this by yourself. Please book in with your local doctor for an examination with a view to removal. 

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to go over your results. This can be removed again with laser, radiowave or shave. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Mole excision extends through the skin but not down to the level of muscle. That is deeper and untouched.  It is not uncommon to have some soreness after a mole removal particularly in an area that is constantly moving such as your back, between your shoulder blades. It is encouraging that...