Joel Schlessinger, MD

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MOLES

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Moles, also called nevi, can be any irregularity or dark spot on the skin such as a birthmark. Most moles are harmless and don't change. Lighter-skinned people tend to have more moles than those with darker skin.

What are moles?

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Safe sun practices can protect you from moles that develop into skin cancer. Wear sunscreen and protective clothing to shield your skin against harmful sun exposure. Another way to protect yourself is to avoid tanning booths.

Are there ways to prevent moles?

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Recognize the warning signs of dangerous moles that can turn into skin cancer by using this easy-to-remember guide: Asymmetry: Beware of moles where one half doesn't match the other half in shape. Border: Watch for moles with ragged, blurred or irregular borders or edges. Color: Look for uneven coloration, more than one color, or moles with unusual colors. Diameter: Pay special attention to moles with a diameter larger than the size of a pencil eraser. Evolving: Moles may change or grow in shape over time.

Should I be worried about moles?

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If you see a mole that has any of the ABCDEs of melanoma, see a dermatologist immediately. Regular visits to your dermatologist will improve your chances of catching skin cancer in its early stages when it’s easily treatable.

Melanoma

Both of these moles pictured are melanoma.

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Joel Schlessinger, MD is an expert in skin cancer evaluation. As a board-certified dermatologist, he is skilled at assessing dangerous moles and removing them if necessary, always with attention to the final outcome and scar.

Mole removal

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LovelySkin.com carries a wide selection of products personally selected and recommended by Joel Schlessinger, MD to minimize scarring after mole removal and other procedures.

How can I minimize scarring?

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SkinMedica Scar Recovery Gel helps fortify skin and minimize the appearance of scars. It is clinically proven to address multiple phases of scar formation to improve the healing process. As a result, you’ll see softer, smoother skin with less noticeable scarring.

SkinMedica Scar Recovery Gel

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Kinerase Scar Healing Therapy minimizes the look, color, tenderness and coarseness of scars. This transparent, non-greasy formula works on the face or body and can be worn under makeup.

Kinerase Scar Healing Therapy

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Avene Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream helps speed up the recovery process to prevent scarring. The gentle formula also creates a healthy skin environment to minimize the risk of infection while healing.

Avene Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream

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Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation works to conceal and heal post-procedure scars. This breathable foundation stimulates cell growth and soothes stressed skin, helping to minimize scar formation. The gentle formula can be used immediately after procedures because it acts as a second skin to protect and heal sensitive areas.

Oxygenetix Oxygenating Foundation

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