Has anyone used one of the Mole Remover kits that freeze

[dixie]

I was thinking about order one. Just want to know if they really work etc And which one to order.
Thanks

 

[pjrose]

Freeze as in ice-cold? Or Freeze as in painting some stuff on it?

My son used one of the paint-on things from the drug store years ago, and it worked.

 

[DeniseM]

I would not use a product like this on my face. A few years ago a dermatologist "froze" some unhealthy cells on my lip, and it left a permanent scar. I would not want to try something like this myself.

 

[ScoopKona]

My dermatologist charges $100 to open a container of liquid nitrogen. He'll do any number of mole and skin tabs for that C-note.

Beats home surgery, for sure.

 

[BevL]

I've seen the skin tag removers and might try one for an arm or something Never on or near my face in case it leaves something worse than I'm getting rid of.

For actual moles? I dunno, I don't think I'd be digging around in anything like that.

 

[DaveNV]

LOL! I read the title of this post, and thought you were talking about the vermin that dig in your yard...

Dave

 

[MuranoJo]

When I first read the post, I thought OP must mean freezing warts. I would never try to freeze off a mole. I'd see a dermatologist for removal &/or an exam.

BTW, it's a good idea to visit a skin doc for an all-over skin check as part of your health regimen, especially if you've had a lot of sun exposure, aka timeshare vacations in sunny locations.

 

[Beaglemom3]

Please do not "try this at home".

Do you know what type of "mole" it is ? Are you sure that it is just a "mole" and not a basal, squamous, melanoma or other dysplastic growth/lesion ? You don't want to spread these cells around by manipulation.

I worked with Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, dermatologist at Mass General and we never had a good story about these sorts of things, home removal of growths, that is.


Please reconsider.

Late Edit: http://knoxnews.ca.kaango.com/ate/question/view/?eid=78&mid=8182

Beags, N.P.

 

[pwrshift]

I have a 1/2" mole on my back I'd like removed. How does a dermatologist do it - any pain, recovery time, etc?

Brian

 

[ausman]

I have a 1/2" mole on my back I'd like removed. How does a dermatologist do it - any pain, recovery time, etc?

Brian

I'm a moley and sun exposure guy and get them taken off regularly, for cosmetic and cancerous and pre cancerous conditions.

The two methods used on me are freezing and scraping off, or exorcised with a scalpel.

It has reached the point for me that anything suspicious, I prefer removed with a scalpel and biopsied after. One stop shopping.

No pain, covered with a band aid and antiseptic ointment for a time.

 

[Beaglemom3]

I have a 1/2" mole on my back I'd like removed. How does a dermatologist do it - any pain, recovery time, etc?

Brian

Hi Brian,
I could describe the different techniques, but these are better:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mole_removal/article_em.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/moles/DS00121/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

I am fair skinned and light-eyed of northern European descent (risk group) and have had Mohs surgery for dysplastic (abnormal growth=suspicious) moles on my back. I did very well. Other ones, the physician shaved off or did an excision. All's well, but I do have mine monitored.

 

[pwrshift]

A friend mentioned to me that sometimes the mole looks better than the scar removal leaves behind. Is there a scar and does it go away?

Brian

 

[Beaglemom3]

A friend mentioned to me that sometimes the mole looks better than the scar removal leaves behind. Is there a scar and does it go away?

Brian

http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-cancer/c/83/7911/mohs-scars/

Again, it depends on the width, depth of the excision, how you heal, your ethnicity (some have tendencies towards forming keloids - thick scars) and the lesion type, where the lesion is and method of removal whether it be a punch, excision with sutures, shave or electrocautery

All of mine have been on my trunk and legs and were excised with basic ellipitcal incision & closed and/or Mohs. I did have a superficial one on my sholder shaved. You have to take a magnifying glass to see anything. Basically, all I have are faint hypopigmented (lightened skin) areas where these ugly things used to be.

Also, you want to pay attention to any that bleed, that are on areas that are rubbed (bra straps, underwear elastic, belt areas, and location - top/bottom/webspace of feet, scalp.
This is important to read: http://cancer.about.com/od/skincancermelanoma/p/abcdeskincancer.htm

I worked for Drs. Thomas Fitzpatrick and Dr. Martin Mihm. Most dermatologists have their books on their desks. They were great mentors. http://www.drmihm.com/

Also, after care of the area is very important. Prevention of infection and protecting it from the sun is very important.

ETA: If you have a facial mole, best to have a plastic surgeon remove it if covered or affordable.

PM me if you'd like a phone call.

B.

 

[pwrshift]

Saw a Dermatologist today and had the mole removed ... as well as a smaller one on my scalp. He injected the area with novocane I guess, and cut the one on my back off and cauterized it - didn't feel a thing! Took less than 15 minutes altogether. For the other one he used liquid nitrogen or something like that to freeze it - stung a bit but said it will fall off in a few days. Not covered by medicare for some reason (cosmetic?) so I had to pay $100, but believe my company benefits will cover that. Doc told me that neither mole would have had cancer.

Thanks for your help on this matter.

Brian

 

[ausman]

Thanks for the thanks, hope I was one of the thankees.?

One of the benefits of TUG that I find I value more, and more, is that we can talk about more than timeshares.

 

[Liam01]

It is advisable to do a research before making a purchase of just about any kind of product. Ensure to go for a better quality product than believing in all sneaky marketing advertising, as these products are being used on your skin so there might be chances of side effects. Buy the product that is rated high by the customers irrespective of the expense.

 

[davidsmith1]

I do not think that such "mole removal kits that freeze" can remove your moles. As mentioned above, doctors use liquid nitrogen, nowadays. The procedure is called cryosurgery and it cannot be done at home, moreover, it is not so easy to buy liquid nitrogen... If you wish to get rid of you skin tags or skin moles, you should consult with your doctor. It is very important to determine whether your mole is cancerous or not first...

 

[dioxide45]

I think the OP is actually looking in to a skin tag removal product. We often called skin tags moles, even though they are not. I wouldn't have an issue using one of these products on a skin tag.