Mole Removal
Mole removal is a common dermatological procedure designed to safely remove moles or skin lesions that may be benign, unsightly, or suspicious.
Mole Removal at Adare Dermatology
Mole are small skin lesions, usually brown. They are a collection of cells called melanocytes, which produce the colour (pigment) in your skin. They usually first appear during childhood and increase during adolescence and may decrease in the elderly. Moles may get slightly darker during pregnancy. Most people have between 5-20 moles on their body.
Moles are usually a brownish colour, although some may be darker or skin –coloured. They can be flat or raised, smooth or rough and some have hair growing from them. Moles are usually circular or oval with a smooth edge.
The importance of pigmented moles lies in the identification of those with potential for malignant change. Most moles are harmless, but in a few rare cases they can develop into an aggressive form of skin cancer called malignant melanoma.
You should check your moles every few months for any changes.
Look Out For The Following
- Bleeding, itching, red, inflamed (swollen) or crusty moles: if your moles are like this and have not been picked or caught on something seek advice without delay.
- The appearance of a new mole that looks irregular or unusual: it is normal to develop new moles as you get older but you should get them checked out if the colour does not look even or the edge looks irregular.
- Patches of skin that are flaky, itchy, tender, oozing, bleeding, or red that do not have an obvious cause , such as eczema (a condition that causes dry, flaky skin)
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Moles that get a lot bigger, most moles are no bigger than the width of a pencil.
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Moles with uneven colouring: most moles only have one or two colours but melanomas can have lots of different shades
- Moles with an uneven edge: moles are usually circular or oval with a smooth edge.
- A sore lump or blemish on your skin that does not have an obvious cause and lasts from more than a few weeks
If your Doctor is concerned
If your Doctor is concerned about the appearance of one of your moles they will either recommend a full excision (cutting out) or biopsy (taking a tissue sample of the mole). This will be sent along to the histopathologist in the hospital for analysis to make sure all is well. Further treatment may or may not be required depending on the result.
Consultation
A mole removal procedure starts from £350 per mole
A mole removal procedure starts from £350 per mole, depending on the type of mole to be removed and the level of testing required. Additional costs for histology may apply. Histology is carried out by a 3rd party provider and billing for this procedure is paid directly by the person undergoing the procedure. Costs vary depending on the level of testing required.
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