Speaking of all kinds of pigmented nevus, what kind of pigmented nevus needs active treatment? Here is a summary. The clinical situations in which pigmented moles require treatment can divided into two categories. One category is when doctors believe that moles will cause future problems and need to be treated from a medical professional’s point of view. The other category is when doctors think moles are very safe. No treatment is required, but the beauty seeker actively requests the mole removed due to aesthetic needs.
The conditions that doctors believe require active treatment mainly include.
- Congenital moles are relatively large, with a diameter greater than 0.6cm.
- Moles in friction areas, such as palms and soles, waist, armpits, groin, vulva, etc., especially those with large diameters.
- Moles with signs of malignant transformation: Moles suddenly enlarge or locally bulge quickly, have uneven color, irregular edges, surface ulceration, bleeding, pain or itching, etc.
The most commonly used mole removal methods in hospitals are surgery or laser, followed by freezing, electric cautery, and other techniques that have been gradually eliminated. At the same time, there are also many heretical folk remedies for removing moles, such as vinegar or “magic” potions. Faced with these various mole removal methods, how do you choose? Today, I will explain the secrets of these methods.
SCAR:
Linear scar, the length is slightly larger than the diameter of the nevus. It becomes less and less evident as time goes by. The younger the patient, the better the scar will heal.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGE:
The removed pigmented moles are routinely sent for pathological examination, which can determine whether they are good or bad and have been removed cleanly.
Surgery to remove pigmented nevus can usually performed in the hospital’s general surgery, dermatology, and plastic surgery departments. Generally, the degree of sophistication gradually increases with the above ranking, but the corresponding surgical cost also increases.
PRINCIPLE:
Use the principle of high-temperature vaporization or selective photothermal action to remove pigmented nevus-containing pigment particles.
Suitable type of pigmented nevus: Superficial location and a small area of pigmented nevus. Usually, the more protruding the mole is on the surface, the larger the mole, the deeper the mole is. Intradermal nevus and compound nevus protrude from the skin’s surface, so laser treatment is not recommended for these two types of nevus. Secondly, how small is a small area? It is no exaggeration to say that the size of a dot on paper with a marker pen is the most suitable size for laser treatment. If we must quantify it, we think moles with a diameter of less than 2mm are small. Why are moles with deep locations and large areas unsuitable for laser mole removal? It is related to the effectiveness and risks of laser mole removal.
SUITABLE PEOPLE:
People with moles who meet the above criteria and have a non-scarring constitution. Moles that do not meet the above criteria but strongly require laser treatment and are willing to bear the risks of laser treatment may choose to try treatment after evaluation by a doctor.
RISKS TO TAKEN:
1. The mole recurs after treatment 2. We are leaving scars.
All laser treatments for pigmented nevus carry these two risks. Because not all nevus cells are colored, even if we remove all the pigmented nevus cells that can seen under direct vision, some colorless nevus cells may remain. It will grow back again, even bigger than before. So, laser mole removal usually requires repeated treatments. Laser mole removal also carries the risk of scarring. The most common is a depressed scar, a shallow pit about the size of a mole. If the mole is insignificant, the pit left behind will not be noticeable. Another situation is seen in people with a scarring constitution or if the laser treatment is too deep or the wound is infected after treatment, which may leave hypertrophic scars; that is, the wounds protrude from the skin surface and appear dark red. This situation is relatively rare. Therefore, for laser mole spotting, you need to go to a regular clinic to find a specialist doctor for treatment and only perform laser removal on pigmented moles that are suitable for laser treatment to get better cosmetic results. Otherwise, it is often counterproductive.
POST-TREATMENT CARE:
After laser mole spotting:
- Keep the wound surface clean and dry.
- Avoid getting wet for three days.
- Apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment.
- Avoid sun exposure to avoid infection and discoloration.
OTHER NOTES:
It is not recommended to receive laser treatment repeatedly for the same mole. Surgical removal or no further treatment is recommended if it is incompletely removed after 2-3 treatments. If there are too many laser treatments, there is a risk of stimulating the malignant transformation of nevus cells.
In addition to the two formal mole removal techniques widely used in hospitals, the following will briefly introduce several methods that have been replaced and reveal some of the “magic” mole removal folk remedies rumored in the world so that everyone can keep their eyes open.
PRINCIPLE:
Liquid nitrogen acts on tissues at low temperatures to cause cell necrosis and achieve the purpose of treatment. Blisters may appear shortly after freezing, then dry and form scabs. The scabs will fall off after about 1-2 weeks.
Cryoremoval of moles is only suitable for treating superficial (small and flat) pigmented moles.
ADVANTAGES:
Easy and straightforward to operate
DISADVANTAGES:
Moles are not entirely removed and remain easily, requiring repeated treatment. It is easy to leave a large area of discoloration after treatment. Repeated treatments can cause skin atrophy and scarring.
ELECTROCAUTERY METHOD:
It is also a physical therapy that uses electric heat and high temperature to burn and carbonize the mole cells. The operation is usually straightforward, but controlling the burning depth is tricky. Scars are easily left after treatment, and the recurrence rate of pigmented nevus is high.
SPOTTING MOLES WITH STREET POTIONS (UNRELIABLE):
Most of the “potions” small street clinics claim to remove moles containing corrosive solid acids or alkaline substances such as sodium hydroxide, trichloroacetic acid, etc., which rely on their corrosive effects to remove moles.
This kind of operation cannot control the scope and depth of treatment, resulting in scars easily left after mole spotting. At the same time, non-medical professionals do not operate standardized, and some may even form ulcers that are not easy to heal. At the same time, this corrosive chemical component strongly stimulates nevus cells, which can significantly increase the risk of malignant transformation of pigmented nevus. Some ingredients are directly carcinogens.
THE FOLK REMEDIES OF POTATO TO REMOVE MOLES AND WHITE VINEGAR TO REMOVE MOLES (UNRELIABLE):
Rumor has it that potato slices can be removed by sticking them on moles for fifteen days. A cotton ball dipped in white vinegar rubbed on the mole is also said to remove it. However, according to the composition analysis of potatoes, there is no scientific basis for removing moles.
Although white vinegar contains acetic acid as a food seasoning, it is not acidic enough to corrode the skin and achieve the effect of removing moles. At the same time, repeated friction will stimulate nevus cells and increase the risk of malignant transformation.
We recommend leaving general pigmented moles alone. I often advise patients who require mole removal for cosmetic reasons that these moles are benign and not dangerous. The best method is facial mole removal.
- CHEMICAL BURNS.
TIP:
Mole-washing potions and liquid nitrogen “frozen moles” are both drugs. The so-called “dark circles” are caused by medicine eroding the skin, causing the mole tissue to necrosis and then fall off. The principle of liquid nitrogen mole removal is similar to the cauterization method. It uses liquid nitrogen to hit the mole, causing necrosis of the skin tissue.
Advantages and Disadvantages: Both are cheaper but do not work immediately, and the wound can heal within 1-3 weeks after the wound scabs. Even more troublesome is that it’s difficult to control the depth using the “chemical burn method.” Deep moles can quickly leave scars and become more unsightly.
This mole removal method should attempted with someone, especially for patients with scarring constitutions. If you want to do it yourself, consult a regular hospital plastic surgery department. The risk will be lower under the supervision of a qualified doctor.
LASER EVAPORATION METHOD.
EXPLANATION:
Use high-intensity laser energy to disintegrate and vaporize the melanocytes of moles, break them into pieces, and form powder that can be wiped off with a cotton swab.
BENEFITS:
During laser treatment, the laser vaporizes the mole tissue, and then the doctor gently wipes it with a cotton swab, and the tissue will fall off. It is highly controllable and can accurately judge the treatment depth and determine whether mole tissue remains. Generally, with laser treatment, most moles can removed without leaving a trace. Only some more significant and more profound moles will appear as small depressions. Since the pigment cells are deep and shallow, there will still be residue after laser mole removal. Because the naked eye cannot judge 100%, relapsing is easy. When this happens, it may be due to the appearance of individual moles.
GUIDE:
Use the laser to remove moles on the soles of the feet, toes, palms, nail beds, neck, perineum, and other weight-bearing parts. Especially if hair is on the mole, it will not become malignant, and laser treatment is safe.
- SURGICAL RESECTION:
FEATURES:
Take the mole as the center, take a fusiform shape, and then sew.
BENEFITS:
As for removing moles by their roots, a scalpel is the most guaranteed method. But when it comes to knives, many people are psychologically afraid, worried that the trauma will be more significant and there is a risk of infection. Scar hyperplasia will also occur if you have a scarring constitution. Yan Ling said that moles are numerous, small in size, and significant in amount. If surgery is required, some may bleed heavily, and the surgery will always leave small scars. However, in some particular parts, such as weight-bearing or friction areas (such as the soles of the feet, toes, palms, nail beds, neck, and perineum), since the moles in these areas are junctional, there is a possibility of potential malignant transformation. Therefore, performing a surgical excision and then conducting a pathological examination to determine its nature is better. If malignant tumors occur, they should be detected and treated as early as possible.
NAIL BED:
The nape of the neck is close to the neckline—moles on the vaginal area where weight is applied or friction are at risk of malignant transformation. Using a laser will stimulate malignant transformation and require surgery to remove them. In addition, moles with a diameter larger than 1 cm are best removed surgically; otherwise, the wound will heal slowly after laser and may quickly leave scars.
- HOW TO REMOVE MOLES FROM POTATOES:
Daily vegetables have beauty effects in addition to eating. Over time, potatoes can effectively remove moles. Wash your face before bed, cut the potatoes into thin slices, and apply them lightly to the affected area. It is best to fix it with something and wash it in the morning. After about two weeks, the mole can be removed.
- PEANUT BUTTER REMOVES MOLES:
Burn the peanut butter you usually eat, grind it into powder, mix it with alcohol, and apply it to the mole. Apply it to the face before going to bed every day. The oil can be washed away in the morning, and the mole can be removed after half a month.
- USE SODA LIME TO REMOVE MOLES:
A white piece, mixed with wine to make a paste, and the black mole will fall off in half a day. Both quicklime and white alkali are highly corrosive and will erode your face. Even if the mole falls off, it will leave a big scar. You should not consider it!!
- TREAT MOLES WITH WHITE VINEGAR:
Before using white vinegar to remove moles, wipe the area with moles on your skin. Then, wipe the moles with a cotton ball dipped in white vinegar. Use it to wipe after drying.
Don’t stop until there is a bit of stinging pain. After a week, the moles on your face will naturally turn into black scabs and fall off. However, be careful not to get water on the mole area before removing the scab. Otherwise, the effect will be lost, and in severe cases, scars will left!
- FROZEN MOLE REMOVAL:
Liquid nitrogen freezing to remove moles is to apply low temperatures to human tissues and skin pigment cells below the critical temperature to kill the cells effectively.
- USE MEDICINE TO SPOT MOLES:
Beauty institutions generally put black spots on your face; scabs will form in 3 days and fall off after seven days.
- USE PEANUT KERNELS TO REMOVE MOLES:
This method requires preparing a lot of peanuts, mashing the peanut kernels, paying attention to the burnt peanut kernels, and then mixing the peanuts thoroughly with alcohol and applying them to the mole. Go to bed every night and wash your face the following day. The cycle of this method is relatively long, and the mole can be removed in about a month.
CASTOR OIL AND CARBONATED DRINKS:
Mix one or two and a half tablespoons of baking soda and two and a half tablespoons of castor oil, apply it on the mole, and wash off after a few hours or overnight.
WHAT WOMEN SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO AFTER REMOVING MOLES?
DO NOT LET THE WOUND GET WET FOR THREE DAYS:
I am afraid there is some way to get water on it, mainly to prevent wound infection and slow the speed of wound healing. In most cases, it is best not to touch the mole with water, assuming that the spot-free area can be gently wiped off with a towel within seven days, and it is not recommended to use facial cleansers or skin care products after mole removal.
SUN REACTIONS:
The sun is the natural enemy of the skin. Its rays aggravate melanin pigmentation. It would help if you did not stay in the sun for too long, not to mention moles and scars.
EAT LESS SPICY, SAUCE, SUGAR, AND OTHER FOODS, AND EAT MORE VITAMIN C AND CRUDE FIBER FOODS:
Overeating or overeating, spicy food, spicy food, seafood, etc., can cause skin inflammation, such as soy sauce and sweets, and cause melanin pigmentation in wounds. Eating more foods containing vitamin C can speed up metabolism and make the skin more beautiful. Please do not touch it with your hands or wear a mask to prevent bacterial infection.
People like to touch some wounds or dig out bacteria, but this slows the wound’s healing and can cause infection. When wearing a mask, bacteria will fall on it when people breathe or talk, and carrying it for a long time will contaminate the wound. To heal, you must wait until the scars fall off naturally.
The scar will naturally fall off between seven and ten days. If the scar is dug out in advance, it is better to wait patiently! But remember the above points after it falls naturally!