Where do moles usually grow?

Moles also known as nevi can appear on any area of the face or body. Common areas where moles are located are face, scalp, back, neck, eyelid, underarms and legs. Most can even appear in sensitive areas such as the groin area and between the thighs. Moles can appear singularly on the body or even in clusters on the body. Every patient is different. Sometimes moles grow during childhood and even your teenage years. However moles can also form during adulthood all over the body too. They may become darker and larger with age and hormonal factors too. Most people will have around 10 to 45 moles throughout their entire body, with most of these occurring before they are 40 years old. Additionally, most moles growing on your body are harmless and rarely become cancerous. It’s important to always monitor your moles for any usual activity. An easy way to remember what to look for is using the acronym: ABCDE. A is for asymmetrical shape: look at the shape of your moles B is for border: inspect your moles for irregular edges or borders C is for changes in color: look for any changes in color or uneven colors too D is for diameter: if a mole is growing, keep track of growths, monitor on a notebook and relay the information to your doctor E is for evolving: always keep track of any new symptoms or changes, like itchiness, bleeding or other factors.

Is it safe to remove moles?

Moles are extremely safe to remove, especially if they are benign lesions or hereditary or simply beauty marks. Moles do have the potential of having melanoma, so it's important to keep an eye on them and have them inspected by healthcare professionals regularly. However, if the concerns are only cosmetic, then removing moles is a quick and relatively easy procedure. Our mole removal surgeons are located just a quick 30 minute drive from the Corona area and are here to help you! You will receive comprehensive, high quality medical care from a team that cares about your health priorities. We will give you extensive after care instructions so that you feel comfortable going home after your treatment. Additionally, we are always available to you via a dedicated patient text line 24/7.

Moles can be dangerous because they have a high risk of being cancerous. Melanoma is when pigment producing cells that give color to the skin become cancerous. That is why cancerous moles are usually changing in color and have irregular edges, rather than simply round, brown or black. Melanoma spreads quickly and starts affecting other parts of the body. If you have a mole you might think is cancerous, get it examined by a healthcare professional immediately. Early deduction for moles makes a huge difference. In many recent students it is shown that there is a 99% 5 year survival rate for patients whose melanoma cancer is detected early. These rates tend to drop if the cancer has spread and reached lymph nodes or other distant organs. Always check the ABCDES of melanoma. Another strategy is to look for the ugly duck, a medical warning sign where one mole stands out from the others as abnormal.

Can I remove my mole at home?

We highly discourage people from removing a mole at home or use any DIY kit to remove a mole. At home mole removals are dangerous and often lead to an infection. These types of treatments are never effective, the mole has a strong likelihood of growing back. At home mole removal can also cause severe scarring, which does not go away. Additionally, there are many creams on the market and available on Amazon claiming to remove moles. These claims are untrue and can have a serious negative impact on your health. None of these methods or creams are monitored by the FDA and thereful should not be utilized. Other at-home DIY tools like a mole removal pen or an at-home laser device can actually change the cells of your mole and make them more problematic. Instead, call our medical team and our staff will happily serve any clients in the Corona area!

What Are Skin Tags exactly?

Skin tags are excess growths of skin that appear on areas of the body where skin rubs against skin and creates friction. They can also appear anywhere on the body for no reason too. They often appear in clusters of 10 or more on the body, but they can also appear singularly on the body. Skin tags are often skin colored and contain many blood vessels. Millions of people around the world are bothered by these small, non cancerous, or benign, annoying skin tags. Skin tags can appear on people of all ages, children, teenagers, adults and mature adults as well. Skin tags are commonly found on the face, neck, eyelids, thighs, armpits and scalp.

Yes, absolutely! Skin tags, medically known as acrochordons, tend to grow bigger, wider and deeper as you age and get older. The most noticeable type of skin tags appear on the face and they are hardest to treat too. The sooner you schedule an appointment to remove the skin tag, the better, because skin tags get harder to treat the larger they grow. We invite you to visit our clinic for a consultation as soon as you notice the skin tag growing on your face or body.

Are Skin Tags Medically Dangerous?

Skin Tags are not typically dangerous, they are simply benign skin growths made up of blood vessels and collagen. However, skin tags have been linked to dangerous medical conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and PCOS. However, this isn't always the case. Sometimes they simply grow due to genetics. Although they are not dangerous, it is always a good idea to have them inspected by a surgeon at least once in your life to make sure they are harmless. Most of the time, patients opt to remove skin tags for aesthetic and cosmetic reasons. They also appear and affect both men and women equally.

Do Skin Tags Grow Back?

We remove skin tags using a gold standard in medical technology, a precise heat energy which is similar to a laser but much more exact. This is far superior than skin tag freezing, skin tag excision, or even lasers. Lasers are actually older technology that has been around for a long time. There are many new methods that our surgeons will discuss with you to remove the skin tag gently, effectively and permanently. Our patients are always extremely happy and grateful with our results because they have little to no scarring and permanent results. Most patients tell us that approximately 3-6 months after treatment, they can’t even tell where the removal was! The end result is beautiful and flawless!

Can you prevent the growth of skin tags?

You cannot prevent the growth of skin tags no matter how hard you try. Skin tags are a naturally occurring skin condition that appears on children and adults. We have treated children as young as nine years old with phenomenal results. There are some actions you can take to reduce the chances of skin tags appearing. These actions include avoiding friction in skin fold areas (like between your thighs, arm pits etc) and managing serious medical conditions like diabetes. The more you can prevent skin friction the less likely are the chances of skin tags growing.

What is the best way to remove a mole?

There are many popular treatments commonly used to remove moles. Some of these include laser, freezing, excision and radiofrequency ablation. All of these methods have their advantages and disadvantages, you just have to find the method that best suits your needs. Here at Mole Removal Temecula we use radiosurgery for both mole removals and skin tag removals. Our board-certified surgeon believes that his method is the best option, especially for those who are worried about scarring. With this technique, radiofrequency ablation heat is used to remove the mole gently and precisely. This leads to little to no scarring and permanent results and you wont need to come back for another session.

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