Mole Removal

Most moles are no threat to your health and need not be removed. Some, however, change over time and can lead to cancer. 

A mole is usually removed by shaving or cutting it from the skin.  If it is large, you will need stitches. A small mole, or one that is shaved off, may require only a small bandage. Your doctor may send a piece of the mole to the laboratory to check for cancer.

 Photos courtesy of Dr Niamtu, Virginia

Many skin cancers, including melanoma, begin in the shape of a mole.  If you have a mole that seems atypical in any way - one that changes in size and appearance, bleeds, is asymmetrical, is not uniform in color, has ragged edges, or in any other way seems unusual - it is very important to have it examined by a doctor with experience in treating moles, related skin conditions, and skin cancer. 

See   Skin Cancer Treatment

Please ask your doctor for further information.