Moles, also called melanocytic or pigmented naevi, are regions of pigmented skin. Flat or raised, moles can excist from birth or can appear later in life. For the most part moles are harmless, but you may get rid of them for cosmetic reasons. Sometimes a mole has to be removed because there is a risk it has become malignant (cancerous) or because it has become a nuisance (for example catching on clothes or a razor).

There are various methods to remove moles. Raised moles can be treated with shave excision, where the mole is cut down to the level of the surrounding skin, either using a scalpel or electro-surgery. Flat moles or moles that are supposed to be malignant (cancerous) are cut out entirely and then the wound is closed up with stitches.

Ask for your specialist advice which method of mole removal is most appropriate for you. All procedures take risks as well as benefits. The possibility of complications following mole removal depends on the type of procedure and other factors such as your general health. Your doctor will   clarify to you all correlated risks.

Moles most often develop in young adults until the age of 40. Notwithstanding their position, moles may go unobserved - or they may become an irritation by rubbing against clothing and become an obstract in the way of shaving. Moles can also be a root of dangerous health problems. Lots of skin cancers, including melanoma, begin in the shape of a mole.

In case you have a mole that seems out of the ordinary in any way - one that changes in size and appearance, bleeds, is asymmetrical, is not uniform in color, has ragged edges, or in any other way seems unusual - it is very important to have it examined by a doctor with experience in curing moles, related skin conditions, and skin cancer.

Not each and every one unusual mole turns out to be cancerous, but they are more likely than typical moles to grow into cancer. Cancerous mole is revealed early, so it can often be completely removed. You can also remove your normal moles, especially those that rub against clothing or get in the way of shaving. The most visible moles may also be removed to improve appearance.

If you are in view of having one or more moles removed, the following information will supply you with good information to the procedure. For more detailed information about how this procedure may help you, we adviset you to consult a dermatologist who is fully certified or has finished a residency program that includes instruction in this procedure.