subject: The Means Of Mole Removal [print this page] Moles are usually a cause of embarrassment to many people. This means that these people feel worse when these moles are on their bodies. They invest a lot of their time, money and other resources for this cause. They go out reading all they can about moles, asking around if there is a way they can have it removed and even buy as many mole removal medicines as they can. The following are the ways in which moles can be removed.
Castor oil has been one of the tried and tested methods. The ancient Romans, people who were obsessed with beauty, were known to be very embarrassed at the site of moles on their bodies. Even today, scientific research has shown that castor oil is effective in the removal of moles.
The other way in which one can remove them is by seeking the advice of a dermatologist. Dermatologists are doctors who have specialized in the skin and are therefore the best people to talk to when having skin related problems, including moles. They are bound to give one advice on how to remove them and even suggest to that person the best way to have it removed surgically or with the use of medicines.
Lasers are the latest technology to be applied in combating this problem. Moles can be removed by lasers. A laser beam is directed at the mole and in a matter of minutes, it is removed. Although this may sound simple, it should not be tried at home but only under the directions of a specialist.
Despite many moles being natural and having no negative effect on one's health, some moles are cancerous. Some moles have been known to cause cancer or be the signs and symptoms of cancer. For this reason alone, such moles should be removed as soon as possible.
Contrary to popular belief, all of these processes are painless. There are very little risks associated with the removal, of this moles. Scratching is one of the few problems caused by removing moles. The location usually experiences an irritation that makes the patient want to scratch the spot over and over. Many people speculate that the removal of moles is painful and can cause a lot of anguish to the patient. Nothing could be further from the truth.
One can remove moles at home by inserting stitches underneath the mole. Stitches are placed under the location of the mole and are not removed until the mole has been cut out by a knife or a razor blade. This safely removes the mole and the scar heals in a matter of weeks.
Mole removal procedures are important for people who are embarrassed by them. However, there are some people who are said to look better with their moles. If the person seeking removal is of such a type and has been advised by his or her dermatologist that it is not cancerous, there is no need to worry about it.
