subject: The Need To Get Mole Removal Done [print this page] A mole is a cluster of pigmented cellsA mole is a cluster of pigmented cells. Melanocytic cells are the ones that impart color to the skin. These cells for some unknown reason come together. This leads to the formation of a mole. A mole is usually black or brown in color. It does not impose any health risks in most of the cases. Having said that there have been instances of the mole turning cancerous. A type of skin cancer known as melanoma is developed.
People often go for mole removal when the mole starts causing irritation. It may also be removed due to cosmetic or medical reasons. There are numerous ways in which this can be done. Removing the mole by surgery, by using over the counter products or by home remedies are the three basic ways of mole removal. Each of the methods has its own benefits and drawbacks thus no method can be thought to be the best.
Removing the mole through surgery can be costly. However for moles that are cancerous this is the only method that needs to be used. Identifying a mole that is not normal is not very difficult. Some of the indicators of the presence of an abnormality in a mole are bleeding of the mole and sudden change in shape or color. A doctor needs to be visited in such a case. This is because normal moles do not change in shape or color.
The person opting for the removal of the mole by using mole removal products should always take into consideration a few important things. Firstly it is important to check out the ingredients of the products. This is due to the reason that a person planning to use it might be allergic to a specific ingredient present in the product. Also suggestions from friends and relatives will be of great help. Prior to the application of the mole removal product, the mole needs to be scratched. Infection may be caused if the device used to scratch the mole is not sterile.
Removing the mole by using the various home remedies is an extremely popular choice. This is due to the fact that this is the most affordable option. These methods are also very simple to implement and can be comfortably carried out at home. The things required for this remedies are also easy to get and are most of the times present at home. The probability of a scar being left with the use of this method is also very less.
One of the common home remedies involves using dandelion roots. The process involves extracting the juice from the roots by cutting it and applying it directly on the mole. The results will be seen within two to three weeks. Placing a slice of potato directly on the mole is also one of the techniques used. Aloe Vera which is known for its medicinal properties can also be used to remove the moles.
It would always be recommended to get the mole checked by a doctor before getting it removed. Irrespective of the remedy used one needs to be patient through the process of removal. In order to prevent any type of infection one needs to take proper care after the removal of the mole.
