Thursday, December 29, 2011

Possible Benefits To At-Home Mole Remover Methods

By Delbert Lobo


Moles are small skin blemishes that vary greatly in size. They are something that people might be born with, or they can develop after prolonged sun exposure, or from old age. People who don't like the way they look, or who find them annoying often seek out various types of mole remover cream and alternatives.

Moles are natural, benign growths that many people are born with. Some moles develop later in life and they can be triggered by sun exposure. Moles are benign, but it is possible to confuse them with certain types of skin cancer. In order to keep this possibility on top, most doctors recommend you get any moles that change shape, size, or color checked out by a dermatologist.

Some moles are raised bumps, some are completely flat and others stick out a lot. For the at-home removal of the types that stick out, most people swear by dental floss. The floss is tied tightly around the mole and after a few days, it dries up and falls off. If this practice is going to be used, it is very important that everything be clean. Some swelling is normal before drying and falling off.

Most other methods of removal are topical. These are usually skin irritants that cause a scab to form. When the scab falls off, the mole goes with it. Many doctors are not in favor of this method of removing moles, because it usually requires scratching or cutting the skin, which can cause infection if not done carefully.

A scar is usually left once the scab falls off in any kind of removal technique. Most methods of removal lead to the possibility of permanent scarring. While some doctors use this as a case against home treatments, medical removal can also leave scars. The important thing is to consider whether you would rather have the moles, or scars in their place, before seeking any kind of treatment.

Many creams that are sold as wart and skin tag removers also have a functionality for removing moles. Some advertise it and others don't. Usually these products work as they are intended to, but moles may still re-grow. This occurs after medical removal as well, because moles may be embedded farther down into the layers of the skin than is immediately obvious.

Creams are an easy way to find something that works. At-home remedies are famous for being homemade and those for removing moles are no different. Apple cider vinegar and garlic are the favored tools, but pretty much any substance that is a skin irritant has been tried. They typically require breaking the skin over the blemish for any effects to occur.

Any time that a mole remover requires the skin be scratched or broken, care must be taken to let infection take hold. Using clean, sterile equipment is thus essential. This can be accomplished by sticking a needle in a flame for a moment and cleaning the skin with alcohol. However, not even taking precautions will prevent every possible infection, so keep an eye on the area for redness, swelling, pus and other negative signs.




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