Always talk with your healthcare provider before trying a natural remedy for mole removel at home. You may see moles on the face as interesting beauty marks—or as frustrating problems. Either way, moles are usually benign, and there is no medical need to remove them. Start by choosing the right concealer.
Look for one that is one shade lighter than your skin and lightly brush it on with a concealer brush. Next, apply foundation to your face and then another layer of concealer. To finish, lightly dust the mole with a powder foundation. Pharmacies and online retailers offer DIY mole-removal creams. These products claim to be easy and effective, saving you a trip to the dermatologist.
Studies have found that users may experience thick scars after using these creams. Removing moles on your own at home is not recommended because of the potential complications. What appears to be a benign mole could be an early sign of skin cancer, and removing the growth yourself could mean putting off seeing a healthcare provider who could diagnose and treat it early.
Infection is also a serious risk of at-home mole removal. Most of us do not have the same sanitizing capacities as our healthcare providers, leaving us open to bacteria and infection. An infection could result in redness, pain, and a thick scar. Cutting off a mole at home could also result in uncontrolled bleeding, which could mean a visit to the emergency department to stop the bleeding and a scar as well.
Your healthcare provider will have the best tools and methods for removing the mole without leaving a scar. Be mindful that DIY mole-removal methods, while tempting, may result in scarring and other undesired results.
Even if you are OK with your moles, it's always a good idea to have them checked out, especially if you notice a change in the mole's shape, color, or other characteristics. Your dermatologist will be able to to determine if the changes are signs of melanoma. Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Moles: who gets and types. Updated When is a mole a problem?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What Are the Symptoms of Skin Cancer? Updated April 9, American Society of Clinical Oncology. Melanoma: symptoms and signs. Updated January Moles: Diagnosis and treatment.
American Cancer Association. Tests for Melanoma Skin Cancer. Updated August 14, Skin Cancer Foundation. Updated June 29, J Drugs Dermatol. J Food Sci Technol. The final issue with at-home mole removal is the chance of ineffective partial removal. Sarnoff explains. And the fact that the mole has been tampered with can cause problems down the road if you ever want it removed properly. The odd appearance of these cells could lead a pathologist to misdiagnose a benign mole as melanoma, meaning you would have to go through therapy for melanoma that you never needed.
Between the cosmetic risks, potential for incorrect removal and very real risk of not properly addressing a dangerous skin cancer, Dr. Sarnoff says trying to remove a mole at home is highly inadvisable. Sarnoff notes that during the COVID pandemic, doctor visits may be different, but you have options. You can ask to send photographs to your physician or make a teledermatology appointment to get an assessment.
While they generally do not pose a health threat, moles should be self-checked regularly. Schedule a skin exam if you find a new mole or a change in an existing one. A mole that starts to change or grow in size could be a sign of skin cancer. It may seem convenient to use over-the-counter products or home remedies to remove small moles. But it is wise to check with your doctor to make sure the mole is not potentially cancerous.
Removing benign moles can sometimes be done by your primary care doctor. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons handle more complicated cases. The best method to remove a non-cancerous mole depends on the type, size and location of the mole. A physician will often use one of these mole removal methods:. Surgical excision is effective in removing moles that have a deep base. A scalpel, laser or another instrument is used to remove the mole.
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