Mole Removal Treatment in Bangalore

Moles are small lesions in the skin. They are a collection of melanocytes. Melanocytes are melanin-producing cells. Melanin is a pigment which gives skin its color.

Moles are usually brownish, but some may be much darker, while others are skin- colored. They can be rough, flat, raised, and have hair growing out of them. They are generally round or oval, and have a smooth edge.

Symptoms:

Shape - they can be oval and round.

Color - they are usually medium-to dark brown, reddish brown, or flesh colored.

Size - moles can vary enormously in size. They can cover an entire arm, or be as small as a pinhead. Typically, they are less than 6 millimeters (1/4 inch) long.

Treatment:

The majorities of moles are harmless and require no treatment. They may be surgically removed if:

The mole is a suspected melanoma.

It is bothersome, such as if the patient finds shaving difficult, or it gets snagged in clothing.

Shave excision - the area around the mole is numbed, a small blade is used to cut around and under the mole. A technique commonly used for smaller moles. No sutures (stitches) are needed.

Excisional surgery (excision biopsy) - the mole plus a surrounding margin of healthy skin is cut out using a scalpel or a punch device. Sutures are required.

If the melanoma is detected in the very early stages, when the mole is thin and has not grown downwards from the surface of the skin and spread to other parts of the body, Charma Skin Care Clinic can removed it using a simple surgical technique.