Moles can differ in color, ranging
from your natural skin shade to pink, brown and black. They often emerge
during puberty and teenage years. Moles can be either flat or protruding on the
skin's surface. It's typical for 10 to 40 moles to develop on your skin by
adulthood. Some grow gradually, and others may lighten or vanish over time.
Most moles do not require medical attention, but some patients choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons or because their location results in skin irritation. These procedures are swift and performed on an outpatient basis. Still, it's important for patients to have annual full body skin exams conducted by a board-certified dermatologist to rule out otherwise suspicious moles or lesions.
When contemplating mole removal, it's crucial to steer clear of DIY remedies, as they could potentially lead to harm. Our board-certified dermatology providers are here to help in Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Elkins, Hurricane, Morgantown, Parkersburg, South Charleston and Wheeling, West Virginia; in Waynesburg and Uniontown, Pennsylvania and in Marietta, Ohio.
For our mole removal serviecs, we'll sterilize the area to be removed and then numb it
with either a local anesthetic cream or an injection applied directly around the area. Mole removal employs two
techniques: surgical excision (where a scalpel is used to cut the mole off your
skin) and shave excision (where a single or double-bladed razor is used to
shave the growth off the skin). Our highly-trained providers will discuss the most suitable approach with you. The cutting or shaving is typically over quickly, with minimal discomfort.
After
the mole has been removed, the area will be appropriately treated and covered.
You will receive comprehensive instructions for at-home wound care, usually
involving keeping it clean and covered. Healing from the mole removal procedure
may take up to three weeks. You should be able to drive yourself home post-procedure and resume your usual daily activities.
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