Doc, What are the moles? 

Moles are abnormal collection of pigmented cells, the cells which give colour to the skin. Moles may present since birth, or may appear at any age. The colour, shape, and size may different. They may vary in size, small to large, flat to raised and light brown to dark pigmented or black in colour. Some moles may have hairs.  

Why do they occur ? 

Appearing mole on skin are genetic tendency. Some moles may turn black in sunlight. Some moles respond to changes in hormone levels, as may occur during pregnancy, adolescence, and older age. During teen years they usually grow in number, they also get darker during pregnancy and gradually fade away as people age.  

Can they turn into cancer ? 

The vast majority of moles are harmless. In rare cases they can develop into an aggressive skin cancer called malignant melanoma. But in Indian skin , skin cancers are very rare. But yes, if some changes happen in colour, rapidly progress in size, pain or any unusual changes, than a biopsy can be taken to rule out cancer. 

Any medicine that we can stop the progress or upcoming mole on my skin ? 

Since moles are because of genetic tendency, so medicines will not prevent to appear new lesions. Sun protection can give some benefit.  

What will happen of I don’t remove it ? 

In Indian skin, the moles are removed for cosmetic purpose only. Moles can increase in size with age, so early removal will give small/ less scarring.  

What are the options to remove mole ?  

Mole can be removed by these techniques 

  • SuperficialShave Removal – raised mole can be shaved, but the root will remain in skin so  mole can develop again on same site, so this technique is not preferred. 
  • Deep shave removal – deep shave will give deep scar so indicated only on covered areas, not on face.
  • Removal by CO2 laser – This is good technique but sometimes because of heat some cells may disperse in nearby skin and can cause larger mole. 
  • Surgical removal – Punch excision followed by stitching is considered as best method to remove moles. This will give a small linear scar which fades with time. No recurrence , because of complete excision of mole tissue. 

Is surgical removal of mole is painful ?

The surgical removal done under local anaesthesia, I use to apply numbing cream before giving pricks, to make It almost painless. 

How much time takes in surgery ?

Its hardly take few minutes, mole remove by punch and a fine suture is placed on cut area. The suture is removed after 7 days.  

Doc, can you show me results you have done mole removal ? and how’s satisfy your patient who have done mole removal from you ? 

 Yes, I always explain to my patient why surgical removal is best technique, I use to show some before and after photos, some of them I am posting here, (You can also see testimonial videos on YouTube). My patients are quite satisfied with results.

Mole removal by surgical excision, Note this mole was removed by co2 laser which was increased in size.
molre removal - left minor scar which fade with time.
Large mole removal on chin
Large mole removed by Dr Jangid from upper lip area with minimal scar. 

hope i covered almost all questions, Still any question ? feel free to contact SkinQure, Ph - 9266555500. 

Thanks 

Dr. Jangid MD Skin 

Ex-SR, Dermatologist AIIMS, New Delhi. 

Ph- 9266555500.