Mole Removal Chevy Chase MD

Find top doctors who perform Mole Removal in Chevy Chase, MD. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Chevy Chase, MD.

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Tiffini Lucas

240-223-2639
5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1149
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Laurence Herbert Miller

301-652-2882
5454 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


C. Coleman Brown

(301) 215-5955
5454 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1250
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Hugo F Keunen Facs

5454 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Maral Skelsey

301-652-8081
5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 820
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Tina Brooks West

301-986-9411
5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1440
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Lotsikas, Angela

8401 Connecticut Ave Ste 210
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Bruno, James R – Bruno & Brown Llc

(301) 215-5955
5454 Wisconsin Ave # 1250
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Anne Nickodem

Suite 1135 5530 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Posnick, Jeffrey – Posnick Center-Facial Plastic

(301) 986-9475
5530 Wisconsin Ave # 1250
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Brown, C Coleman – Bruno & Brown Llc

(301) 215-5955
5454 Wisconsin Ave # 1250
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Sheilah Ann Lynch

(301) 652-5933
5530 Wisconsin Ave – Suite 1111
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Parker Porter, Jennifer – Chevy Chase Facial Plstc Surg

(301) 652-8191
8401 Connecticut Ave # 107
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Elan Reisin

(301) 986-9411
5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite #1440
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Don Fontana

(301) 870-0600
5530 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Angela Joy Lotsikas

(301) 652-2882
5454 Wisconsin Ave – Suite 747
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Robert Joseph Carnathan

301-718-8616
5530 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Reisin, Jorge Horacio – Reisin West Institute

(301) 986-9411
5530 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 1440
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Robertson, Keith M – Robertson Keith M

(301) 654-9744
5530 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Robert J Carnathan

(301) 718-8616
5454 Wisconsin Ave – Ste 1420
Chevy Chase, MD 20815


Mole Removal FAQ in Chevy Chase, MD

When should I go to the doctor for a mole?

It’s important to get a new or existing mole checked out if it: changes shape or looks uneven. changes colour, gets darker or has more than 2 colours. starts itching, crusting, flaking or bleeding.

Why do I get more moles as I age?

You can also develop moles during childhood and early adulthood. Sun exposure and other drivers behind aging skin can lead to nevi as an older adult. Some moles can become cancerous, but the majority are harmless — this is why it’s important to always get a dermatologist’s take on any moles in question.

When is melanoma too late?

What are the signs of late-stage skin cancer? Melanoma is considered stage 4 when it has metastasized to lymph nodes in a part of the body far from the original tumor or if it has metastasized to internal organs like the lungs, liver, brain, bone or gastrointestinal tract.

Can you remove a mole naturally?

Castor oil baking soda mix Mixing castor oil and baking soda together creates an ointment that may remove moles if applied for several weeks. The theory behind this is that the baking soda dries out the mole and the castor oil helps protect the skin.

What percentage of removed moles are cancerous?

A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology suggests around 7% of suspicious mole removal is cancerous. This number drops when accounting for all moles removed, as most are benign (non-cancerous).

How do I permanently remove til from my face?

Baking Soda – A mixture of baking soda and castor oil mix is also well known for this purpose. The baking soda reacts with the mole and dries out the cells of the mole. Using this remedy regularly will possibly be beneficial in removing the mole from the face permanently.

When should a mole be removed?

Most moles don’t require treatment. But you might want to have a mole removed if you’re unhappy with how it looks or feels. Talk with your healthcare provider if you’re concerned about a mole. Generally, moles are removed if your provider suspects they might be cancerous or for cosmetic reasons.

Is a cancerous mole raised or flat?

The most common type of melanoma usually appears as a flat or barely raised lesion with irregular edges and different colours. Fifty per cent of these melanomas occur in preexisting moles.

What happens if mole biopsy is positive?

Generally, after a patient receives positive melanoma results, his or her doctors will need to proceed with staging the malignancy— which essentially means determining the extent of the cancer—and developing a treatment plan based on how far the cancer has progressed.

Is mole removal a big deal?

Generally, mole removal is a quick procedure and can be done in a single visit to your dermatologist. Your doctor will first inject a local anesthetic to the area around the mole. In this way, you won’t feel any pain during your mole removal surgery. They then cut the mole out, along with a precancerous skin spot.