About Moles

Changes in any of your moles or a new mole can potentially signify the mole is cancerous or melanoma. To help keep your skin healthy, we recommend the following:

• Have a yearly skin examination by a dermatologist so your moles can be evaluated
• Checking your own skin once a month – or more often if your doctor says – can help you find melanoma early
• If a mole starts to grow, itch, or bleed, make an appointment to see a dermatologist

Treatment Options

A dermatologist can remove a mole during an office visit for a biopsy to have it checked by a pathologist under a microscope for signs of cell abnormality.  

Surgical Excision: The dermatologist cuts out the entire mole and stitches the skin closed.

Shave Removal: The dermatologist uses a surgical razor blade to remove the mole and no stitches are required.

Excel V Laser: The Excel V Laser can be used for the cosmetic treatment of brown spots that do not need a biopsy, such as freckles, sun spots and age spots.