By Avent Laforge
Mole removal at home is something that many people with skin moles may have considered, but either they never got round to trying it or maybe they are too scared to attempt it.
This is especially true if the mole in question is a facial mole. The last thing anyone wants is to make things worse and be left with a facial blemish larger than the mole they were trying to get rid of.
So let us take a look at your options for home mole removal.
Your first option is to buy one of the mole removal creams on the market. There are several brands of creams that will remove moles. Some can also be used for removing warts and skin tags.
The process for all of these mole removal creams is very similar as they require a topical (local) application to the mole (or moles), using a cotton bud, leaving the skin around the mole free of any cream.
Prior to application it is necessary to open the mole with a sterile needle and in some cases they recommend you abrade the surface with an emery board or something similar.
This allows the applied cream to penetrate the mole and to start the removal process working. A small band-aid dressing is then applied to keep the mole removal cream in contact with the mole and to stop it being smeared onto the surrounding skin or being wiped off by accident.
It is customary to apply the cream at night and let it get to work while you sleep. In the morning you can wash as normal and apply a fresh band-aid to keep it clean.
Some mole removal cream manufacturers claim that only a single application is necessary while others suggest several applications will be required.
The timescale for the mole to be removed can vary according to the size and type of mole and the reaction of your immune system to the applied cream. Generally you need to allow between three and six weeks for the mole to disappear or in some cases, drop off.
As there is no incision (except for mild abrasion of the mole) the risk of scarring is extremely small, although you may have a slightly reddened area where the mole used to be, this will soon fade.
Following treatment with these mole removal creams, it is important to protect the mole site from strong sunlight, to minimize any adverse reaction and allow the skin to heal fully.
One final note of caution:
This form of mole removal is suitable for cosmetic purposes only. If you have a mole anywhere that is causing you concern by growing, itching or unprovoked bleeding, you are advised to consult your doctor or dermatologist without delay. Atypical moles can develop into melanoma (a virulent form of skin cancer) and early detection is essential as melanoma kills.
Learn more about skin moles in general and for our latest mole removal cream review visit http://removingmolesx.com/mole-removal-cream-review/
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