Moles & Skin Tags
Moles are clusters of skin pigment cells that should be spread throughout your body. These are often harmless and may never cause you problems in the long run. Exposing your skin to the sun can cause them to form on your body. For this reason, you may need to be careful about spending long periods in direct sunlight as well as taking care to use sunblock whenever you do venture out. Skin tags are very common and look like small pieces of hanging skin. Although they are unsightly, they are almost always benign.
Laser surgery is one of the options that are available when it comes to removing moles and skin tags on the body. This type of surgery differs from the others in many respects and the chances of scarring are less likely to occur. This surgery entails having you lie awake while the moles or skin tags are removed using a laser instead of a cutting device. The skin itself is not cut open and therefore heals a lot cleaner than it normally would, preventing scarring.
Skin tags can be removed by scratching them away, but these risks are that they may cause a scar and minor infections. Rarely, a mole that grows, itches, bleeds, or changes in shape and form in any way could be skin cancer. Therefore, if you remove this mole at home, cancer can spread before it's found.
The above-mentioned list is not definitive and may differ in the treatment of your specific skin condition. Furthermore, depending on your case, the procedures can be used alone or in combination. Your doctor will select the best treatment strategy according to your individual specifications.
Dr. Lola Ali is a professional skincare therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people achieve younger, brighter, and healthier skin. If you would like to know more about your specific aesthetical skin condition and available treatment approaches, please do not hesitate and book your first free skincare check-up and consultation with her.
