How your dermatologist in Beverly Hills, MI, can help with moles
Most people have moles, and they usually aren’t a problem, unless you have a mole that is changing size, shape, or color. You may also have a noticeable mole in an undesirable location. These are good reasons why you should consider mole removal, performed by your dermatologist. Dr. Indira Misra-Higgins at Beverly Hills Skin Care Institute in Beverly Hills, MI, provides comprehensive skincare services, including mole removal.
So, what are moles? Moles are light to dark brown spots created when melanocytes clump together. Melanocytes are the skin cells responsible for skin color. When the cells form clumps, a mole forms.
Usually, you don’t need to worry about a mole. However, you need to be suspicious of any mole that:
- Is large, with a diameter 6 millimeters or greater
- Has uneven borders, with ragged, poorly-defined borders
- Is asymmetrically shaped, where both sides are not uniform with each other
- Is itching, burning, painful, bleeding, or oozing
You should also pay attention to any new moles, or moles that have grown back after previous removal.
Abnormal moles could be a sign of skin cancer, so is you have an abnormal-looking mole, you need to visit your dermatologist. Your dermatologist will remove a tissue sample, or the entire mole, and send it for a biopsy. A tissue biopsy can tell your dermatologist whether the mole is cancerous, and what type of skin cancer it is.
Your dermatologist has several methods to remove a mole, including:
- Freezing the mole with liquid nitrogen
- Burning the mole with an electric current
- Shaving the mole, which is a great option for small moles, and it doesn’t require sutures.
- Removal of the mole with an instrument, which is a solution for larger moles, and it may require a few sutures.
To find out more about moles and how your dermatologist can remove them, call Dr. Indira Misra-Higgins at Beverly Hills Skin Care Institute in Beverly Hills, MI. You can reach her in the office by calling (248) 723-5802, so call now.