Moles are naturally occurring skin features. They develop when skin cells grow abnormally, leading to raised areas of hyperpigmentation. Moles should be checked periodically by yourself or a doctor since some moles can become cancerous over time. Dermatologists can provide mole removal treatments if necessary. Here are four reasons that you might want to have a mole removed:
1. You are bothered by its appearance.
Benign moles are harmless. However, some people find the appearance of moles undesirable, especially when moles are located in highly visible areas like the face or neck.…
In 2018, it was estimated that about 9,320 people in the United States died from a type of skin cancer called melanoma. About twice as many men died from melanoma compared to women. The leading cause of this serious and deadly skin cancer is exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It can also be caused by UV radiation in tanning beds. Since one of the first signs of melanoma is a change in mole on the skin, understanding skin moles is very important and can mean the difference between life and death.…
If you have stretch marks that cause you to be embarrassed about your appearance, you should talk to a dermatologist about microneedling. This procedure causes new skin growth and collagen production so it can reduce scars, eliminate wrinkles, and even diminish stretch marks. Here’s how the treatment works.
How Microneedling Is Done
Microneedling is done in your dermatologist’s office using a device that has tiny needles on the end of it.…