Mole Removal
WHAT IS A MOLE?
Moles are a common type of skin growth, which is often dark in color. Moles can be caused by clusters of pigmented cells. Moles come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. They develop all over your body, and can appear both on adults or kids. Most people have 10-40 moles, some which will change or disappear over time. Moles are usually harmless, but sometimes they might be cancerous. It’s important to know if your mole changes appearance or grows quickly and to tell your doctor about it as soon as possible so he can diagnose you with skin cancer like malignant melanoma sooner rather than later.
CHECKING FOR MOLES
This guide can help you figure out whether your mole is dangerous or not. Use the ABCDE guide:
- A: check for asymmetric
- B: check the mole border for irregularity
- C: check if your mole growths have changed colors
- D: check the diameter of your mole make sure it isn’t too big
- E: check the evolution of your mole
TREATMENT
If you have a mole that is bothering you, Dr. Seddigh has many ways to remove it. You can either cut the mole off or freeze with liquid nitrogen or burn it off altogether. However, these treatment options may leave some scarring in its place so always consult your doctor before deciding what would be best for your skin growths!
Moles are often benign, but they can sometimes be cancerous. If you’re worried about your moles, come to our office and we’ll remove them! We use a special laser technique so gentle it doesn’t require any anesthetic or pain management.
You don’t want to live with the worry of skin cancer anymore. Come in today and let us take care of your problem! It’s quick and easy – all without any scars left behind.
Dr. Maryam Seddigh Tonekaboni has devoted her life to empowering people with the most up-to-date information and options for their care, so you have all of your health questions answered in one place! Call our office at 818-671-1989 or visit us online today to make an appointment and get started on a healthier tomorrow.
