Articles for tag: Band Aids, Mole Removal, The Mole

Benign Mole Removal: My Experience

Ever thought of having mole removal? I’ve had mole removal twice for benign moles. The first mole was on my abdomen and measured four and a half millimeters in diameter. I had surgical mole removal because I had read it was a good idea to have moles at least this size removed, since a large ...

How Painful is Surgical Mole Removal?

Surgical mole removal is not painful at all. At least, it wasn’t painful for me, and I have had six moles removed surgically. Yes, the doctor may tell you, “This might hurt a little,” before he or she injects you with a numbing anesthetic. But I’ve had this procedure done six times now, to remove ...

Skin Cancer Photos Serve as an Early Detection Tool

Detecting skin cancer in its earliest stages not only significantly increases the patient’s chance of making a full recovery, it can also save the patient from having to go through aggressive treatments which can have severe side effects. The key to early detection is in finding skin irregularities and recognizing them as possible skin tumors, ...

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Mole Removal Techniques and Procedures

In the past, moles were considered a special gift from God. People would even predict the future based on the location of a mole. Nowadays, moles aren’t viewed so kindly as before. Moles are considered ‘beauty marks’ in certain instances, such as the mole that model Cindy Crawford unashamedly flaunts on her face. In general ...

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Skin Self-Examination: What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?

Skin cancer is a common form of cancer which can usually be successfully treated if caught in an early stage of development. It’s important to detect skin cancer early, because even melanoma, the most difficult form of skin cancer to treat, has a high recovery rate if treated before metastasis. What does skin cancer look ...