How to Get Rid of a Mole Growth

Mole growths on the skin are common, especially among people with fair skin. Most moles are harmless but some can be a sign of skin cancer. Even if you do not have a cancerous mole, you may consider mole removal if the mole growth is in a highly visible spot. Mole removal is easiest when done through surgery, but that can be an expensive process. Many people consider freezing their mole growths off at home with cryotherapy kits.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. See your dermatologist about your mole growth. He will examine it to make sure it is not cancerous. Cancerous moles require surgical removal to prevent the cancer from spreading. Proceed only if your health-care provider gives you a clean bill of health.

2. Consider cryotherapy, a form of liquid-nitrogen treatment. Cryotherapy kits can be bought in nearly any drug store or pharmacy.

3. Apply the liquid nitrogen directly to mole growth for about 30 seconds, avoiding the other skin. (Instructions can vary from brand to brand so be sure to follow the directions that came with your cryotherapy kit.) The treatment can be painful for some. Take an over-the-counter pain medicine if you feel the need to.

4. Continue to use the cryotherapy kit for up to six weeks. If you do not see an improvement, consider returning to the dermatologist for surgical options.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use liquid nitrogen on the same mole growth more than once a week. Cryotherapy can cause scarring in the mole growth site.

References

• How to Get Rid of a Skin Mole
• How to Remove Mole
• Mole Removal

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