Sunday, May 2, 2010

The Best Ways for Removing Moles

By Heather Martha

Removing moles is not something that is crucial unless the mole is cancerous. This is the reason that most doctors' offices will now charge you for this procedure which is considered "cosmetic". Many people consider removing moles because they are in a location that is bothersome.

If you have thought about removing moles from a certain area of your body, it is likely that you have already contacted your doctor about it. You were likely surprised to learn that removing moles is considered cosmetic procedure, meaning that medical insurance plans will not cover the cost of the removal of moles.

The surgical options for removing moles include: a shave biopsy, laser surgery, cutting off the mole and repairing the wound with stitches, or simple cauterization. The best part of these options is that they usually are effective for permanent removal.

There may be some cells left over under the surface of your skin after removing moles, which can cause them to regrow. If this does happen, the next mole will be darker than the original mole. There is minimal risk with removing moles, and unless the mole is very large, there will be little scarring.

Moles tend to appear on the skin as people age and they can form in larger groups. A lot of people have many reasons for removing moles, mostly because they do not like they way they look. Moles that change shape or get larger should be examined by a medical professional.

Some home remedies for removing moles can be as effective as having them excised. Quite a few of these remedies incorporate simple ingredients that you probably have in your house right now. One such home remedy uses the juice of onions, which you apply to the mole on a regular basis.

There are many home remedies for removing moles, some of them are: using the root of a dandelion and applying it to the mole several times daily. Another calls for crushed garlic to be applied repeatedly to the mole. The reason why people would not use the garlic method are obvious.

Some people report that castor oil mixed together with baking soda is a very effective way to remove moles. You mix these ingredients together to form a paste, and then apply it, and cover it, leaving it on overnight. There are also numerous ointments you can purchase at your local pharmacy that can be very effective treatment options.

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