home remedies for moles

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weatherm
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by weatherm on Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:44 pm

home remedies for moles

I have quite a few moles that are OK but I would like to get rid of them... what can I use? I have read that rubbing banana skin (the inside) works...I have tried it for a couple of days and it seemed to dry them but I am wondering if this is the best home remedy?. Another was cider vinegar. Are they both safe to use?

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Dr Nisith Sheth
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by Dr Nisith Sheth on Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:11 am

Re: home remedies for moles

Thanks for the post. It’s somethig we get asked all the time! Unfortunately home remedies are not something we recommend for mole removal. Firstly most really moles (also called naevi) have a component which is deeper than the very top layers of skin and so usually require surgery for removal. Secondly home remedies can change the appearance of moles and make them look irregular and so it can be difficult to monitor them for changes of skin cancer. Sorry!
Dr Nisith Sheth
Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson

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