Skin Moles: How to Get Rid of Moles?

Don’t freak out if you see an odd dark spot on your skin, in all likelihood it is just a mole. Most people have almost 50 moles on their skin and body. Some of them look flattering, especially the ones we call ‘beauty spots’ on the face, but some are just downright ugly. Some moles are black or brown and yet others are flesh colored. The color of the mole is determined by the amount of melanin in them. In medical terms a single mole is called nevus and several moles are called nevi. Technically speaking, or rather medically speaking, moles occur when melanocytes or skin cells form clusters instead of being spread through the skin.

Moles that are normal have certain characteristics:

• Moles will normally be pink, brown, or black in color.
• Normal moles are round or oval in shape.
• They can of varied size, from tiny dots to large.
• They can be flat or slightly raised like a bump.
• Some have hair and some don’t.

Moles that are not normal are called dysplastic nevi. These are not only abnormal in their structure but also in their appearance. it has been proved that one in every ten people has a dysplastic mole. It has also been proved that people with these moles have an increased risk of developing melanoma, a type of skin cancer.

Dysplastic Nevi have some characteristics, these are:

• The shape is irregular and not defined.
• It will be raised and flat at the same time.
• It will me larger than a common mole.
• The color will be dark brown with a pinkish border.
• These moles are mostly found on the breast, buttock, scalp, chest or back.
• A person with a condition of dysplastic nevi can have up to 100 moles.

How to Get Rid of Moles?

There are certain procedures involved in the removal of moles. These methods to remove moles are:

• Surgery – this method is done by a surgeon who will remove the mole with a scalpel and then stitch the open wound. This method is painful (painkillers are given) and can lead to scarring.
• Electrosurgery – in this method, the surgeon will shave off the mole with a scalpel and then destroy the melanin forming tissue with an electric needle. This procedure also includes some scarring.
• Cyrosurgery – this surgery is where the surgeon uses liquid nitrogen to destroy the tissue.
• Laser surgery – this surgery is fast gaining popularity as it is the least painful and results in minimal scarring. In this method the surgeon uses special laser to destroy the mole tissue.
• Acids – this method doesn’t involve any surgery. It includes the use of medicated creams and acids to get rid of the mole and destroy the tissue. This procedure takes up to six weeks to be effective.
• Herbal – this procedure uses BIO-T that needs to be applied to the mole and covered up with a band-aid. After a week and continuous application the mole will dry up and be destroyed. Scarring is minimum thanks to creams that need to be applied after the mole is destroyed.