Moles Blog
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Treatment: surgical removal.
"Mole" is a very broad term that in layman's jargon refers to any growth on the skin. In the medical field, "moles" are benign growths derived from the body's pigmented cells. However, moles can be brown, reddish-brown or skin-colored. Moles are benign by definition. They may occur at any age, but most commonly do so in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood.
Moles usually live in harmony with our body. If they are cosmetically unpleasing, they can be surgically removed, using shave excision, radiofrequency ablation or complete excision. Only shave excision and radiofrequency treatment leave you without a noticeable scar, and there is a chance that over time the mole will grow back to its original size.
Complete excision will ideally leave a linear scar instead of the mole and assures no recurrence. If a pigmented growth does not fulfill criteria for benignancy, it should be biopsied. Your skin examination will reveal which type of mole you have.
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Please feel free to use the blog below to share information about Moles, or to ask Dr. Ringpfeil a question that might be of interest to others.
I want my mole to be checked. I’m kind of scared about it because it’s big and dark. How much does this cost?
The medical terminology for mole is nevus. A nevus is made up pigment producing cells and may present in many different colors, shapes and sizes. In fact, one individual may have several different populations of nevi. It is important not to only look at a concerning nevus but to put a concerning nevus into perspective by examining the entire integument. If a pigmented spot is indeed unusual in the context of the remaining skin, a biopsy is indicated for microscopic analysis. Health insurances consider both the full body evaluation with a concerning mole as well as possible biopsy a medical benefit.