KW-guy
10-23-2003, 04:29 AM
Hi there.
... so the other day .. I couldnt take it anymore .. and I removed 3 moles that were on my stomach ... I whiped them with alcohol ..... then cut them off with scissors ..... it wasnt too painful. ... has anyone ever done this ?..... will they grow back ? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks
... so the other day .. I couldnt take it anymore .. and I removed 3 moles that were on my stomach ... I whiped them with alcohol ..... then cut them off with scissors ..... it wasnt too painful. ... has anyone ever done this ?..... will they grow back ? Any info would be appreciated.
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MrsLee
10-23-2003, 03:24 PM
Some grow back, some don't. My husband gets what I call "hangie moles" the skin flap kind that stick up. He will cut them off and sometimes they come back. I am assuming this is the type you have, since you cut them off with little pain. Not much help I know, but that's all I know about them.
KW-guy
10-23-2003, 05:17 PM
actually.. the type I had were brown ... about the size of a pencil eraser .. and raised..... it did hurt... just not too much ....
cattys
10-24-2003, 10:43 AM
Be carefull doing this. moles have a tendency to bleed alot and you are putting yourself at risk for infection. Most likely they will grow back.
MrsLee
10-24-2003, 11:19 AM
Ouch, that sounds really painful! This does put you at risk for an infection. It's probably best to have a doctor remove them. I don't think they usually grow back when a doctor does it. I guess I am curious why you "couldn't take it anymore" and had to remove them yourself?
KW-guy
10-24-2003, 02:29 PM
I dont know .. I have always hated them ... and to get them removed by a doctor is considered cosmetic surgery ... .. it isnt covered to have them removed .. unless it is for health reasons.
.. After I already removed them myself ... I learned of 2 other ways people have been removing them with success...
1.... is the garlic method.... bandage a slice of garlic on the mole.... cover the surrounding area around the mole with vaseline .. to prevent that area from burning.
2. cold pressed castor oil and baking soda ...
... If they groe back .. I plan on trying one of these methods...
.. I dont think I will get an infection .. I have kept the area clean that I have cut ... ..
... I also did it myself .. because .. I thought to myself..... It isnt like the doctor is going to use any fancy equipment to do this... the only thing he has tha I dont is the freezing .. so if I can deal with the pain .. then its the same thing ...
.. After I already removed them myself ... I learned of 2 other ways people have been removing them with success...
1.... is the garlic method.... bandage a slice of garlic on the mole.... cover the surrounding area around the mole with vaseline .. to prevent that area from burning.
2. cold pressed castor oil and baking soda ...
... If they groe back .. I plan on trying one of these methods...
.. I dont think I will get an infection .. I have kept the area clean that I have cut ... ..
... I also did it myself .. because .. I thought to myself..... It isnt like the doctor is going to use any fancy equipment to do this... the only thing he has tha I dont is the freezing .. so if I can deal with the pain .. then its the same thing ...
cheekylady
10-24-2003, 05:42 PM
Ive a big brown mole on my spine,as big as a 2pence peice,it catches on the odd time on my bra clasp,hasnt bled though..id like that removed,as i dont wear low bac dresses or holter necks as i think it looks grim.....ive been to GP,he said nothing up with it,so im stuck with the dam thing !! Although im unsure id reach for alcohol to remove it.id probably drink it..then let someone cut it off ..!! ( im kidding )
MrsLee
10-24-2003, 06:37 PM
I guess I have always thought moles are cute. I love all of mine. I can't imagine cutting one off. They are one of those things that make everyone different. But if they truly bother you, there's nothing wrong with having them removed.
KW-guy
10-24-2003, 10:55 PM
1 or 2 on your whole body isnt bad ...
I have one on my cheek that I dont mind.
but the ones on my stomach I hate... thats why I cut them off.
..
... hopefully they heal ok.
I have one on my cheek that I dont mind.
but the ones on my stomach I hate... thats why I cut them off.
..
... hopefully they heal ok.
rubindj
10-25-2003, 06:46 PM
Couple of issues:
1) If you complain of irritation, the mole catching on clothing, iterrmittent bleeding, etc. It will not be considered a cosmetic procedure and will be covered by medicare. Most private insurers follow medicare rules in this regard.
2) Many "moles" are not usually cancerous, but its hard to know unless you have been trained in what to look for. Although the common definitions are correct (irregular shaping, discoloration, etc.) are good indicators, they aren't the only ones. Even if you decide to remove it yourself, you should have your doctor examine it first.
3) Infection is usually caused not after the wound by contact with air, but during the excision by contact with the instrument. If you are going to do this yourself, please boil the instruments for at least 20 minutes. Aka, take your knife, razor blades, siccors, etc, and put them in boiling water for 20 minutes.
Washing them in soapy water, your dishwasher, etc. will not steralize them and you risk infection.
1) If you complain of irritation, the mole catching on clothing, iterrmittent bleeding, etc. It will not be considered a cosmetic procedure and will be covered by medicare. Most private insurers follow medicare rules in this regard.
2) Many "moles" are not usually cancerous, but its hard to know unless you have been trained in what to look for. Although the common definitions are correct (irregular shaping, discoloration, etc.) are good indicators, they aren't the only ones. Even if you decide to remove it yourself, you should have your doctor examine it first.
3) Infection is usually caused not after the wound by contact with air, but during the excision by contact with the instrument. If you are going to do this yourself, please boil the instruments for at least 20 minutes. Aka, take your knife, razor blades, siccors, etc, and put them in boiling water for 20 minutes.
Washing them in soapy water, your dishwasher, etc. will not steralize them and you risk infection.
rubindj
10-25-2003, 06:51 PM
One note: A pressure cooker would be even better, to truley steralize, you want a wet 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Since 212 is the most you can achive w/o steam, you get the idea.
Many doctor's now buy disposable blades instead of autoclaving, but you can't buy these w/o a prescription or medical license.
Many doctor's now buy disposable blades instead of autoclaving, but you can't buy these w/o a prescription or medical license.
KW-guy
10-25-2003, 09:41 PM
really... so I could just lie .. and say that some moles are bothering me .. and they will remove them..... and it will be covered. ??
Wish I knew this before .. hahaha
Wish I knew this before .. hahaha
rubindj
10-26-2003, 12:52 AM
The following link is the actual Medicare policy that applies in Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansaw. Each state has a local carrier that sets their own rules, but they all will be fairly similar.
rubindj
http://www.msmedicare.com/provider/LMRPs/Benign%20Skin%20Lesion%20Removal.htm
rubindj
http://www.msmedicare.com/provider/LMRPs/Benign%20Skin%20Lesion%20Removal.htm
KW-guy
10-26-2003, 01:44 AM
im in Canada
Glenda57
10-26-2003, 12:05 PM
Doing this is an unwise practice , better left up to a dermatologist.
I have them too , all over my shoulders , they are called "Skin Tags ". But I have Neurofibromatosis and they are commen in folks with NF.
Don't cut nothing off your self.
No matter how clean you think your doing it , your always open to infection !
I have them too , all over my shoulders , they are called "Skin Tags ". But I have Neurofibromatosis and they are commen in folks with NF.
Don't cut nothing off your self.
No matter how clean you think your doing it , your always open to infection !