Prevent Scar formation After mole Removal

Many people try to get rid of moles on their body from cosmetic reasons as a skin mole makes your appearance unsightly. It is always in your best interest to approach a dermatologist for getting the mole removed. Proper inspection of mole is required in order to rule out any skin related disease. Moles, which frequently change in color, size or shape, may signify some serious issue.

After ruling out any dangers, the dermatologist will propose various alternative treatment that you can be used on your skin to get the job done. The most prevalent methods are removal through shaving, surgical excision or laser treatment. None of these method guarantees removal of mole without formation of scar. But you can use certain tips and precautions to make sure that scarringis minimum after mole removal.

You must in all circumstances follow the directions of your dermatologist regarding the aftercare of wound. It is important that you take care of your skin after the treatment as guided by your doctor.

Many dermatologists advise to keep the stitches covered to eliminate any chances of infection after the procedure. Covering the area will also avoid any uncalled for chafing. Not covering the wound may extend the healing period.

Moisturize the skin- Doctor may recommend some moisturizer to use around the affected area. It is being said that having dry skin makes your body more prone toformation of scars. Make sure to only use the moisturizer recommended by your doctor.

In many cases doctors also recommend use of creams specializing in scar treatment. These creams can also be found in nearby pharmacies as over the counter product. Most scar prevention creams use organic or natural ingredients. For application of cream, you can follow the directions as mentioned on the label. Normally these creams are used for 10-15 days after the treatment

Massaging the effected area on alternate days (or daily if possible) will help increase the blood flow in the area around the wound. An increased blood circulation will be very helpful as it make sure that essential minerals and nutrients reach the target area. Massaging for few minutes daily can help you great deal in minimizing the chances of scarring.

After the treatment you should ensure proper protection from sun to the effected area. Using sunscreen becomes mandatory at this point in time. The harmful UV rays of sun can cause damage to your skin and may also fuel the scar formation process. Excessive exposure to sun can also delay the healing process.

To prevent scarring, some people have claimed that Appling Vitamin E topically on the effected area works very effectively. You can buy vitamin e capsules from local stores and puncture the capsule. Then apply it over the area where their was mole.

If none of the above works for you, and scar starts to appear on the place of mole, you should get in touch with a good dermatologist to get more guidance in this issue. He should be able to provide many treatment options for this condition.

Skin Tags - Home Remedies

Skin tags are harmless overgrown skin, made from fat cells and fibers. They are considered harmless by medical point of view. However there appearance may hamper the confidence level and mental health of any individual. 

Medical experts suggests that unless these skin tags are harming your self-confidence, they shouldn’t be removed. However there are various medical treatments available for this but in many cases insurance do not cover these conditions. 

Good news is there are numerous home remedies also available to remove these flab of skin. One simple point to care about is the location of your skin tag, if it’s on your eyelid or any other critical area, best suggested would be to take help of professionals here. Otherwise feel free to try home remedies for its removal.

Below we have listed various home remedies which can be used to successfully remove skin tags from your body.

Oregano Oil

Oregano oil can easily remove skin tags, on an average it takes a month to remove these flabs. This oil holds very powerful antibacterial properties as Oregano contains three types of terpenoids components which are thymol, arvacrol and p-cymene. Oregano oil also have antimelanomic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and antiseptic properties.

Mix Oregano oil with coconut out in 6:4 ratio, and apply this mixture thrice a day directly on the tag and area around it. Make sure you do not apply this mixture anywhere near eyes and always use a carrier oil with oregano to dilute it. If applied otherwise may cause severe redness and irritation on skin.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties which painlessly dries out extra skin flab on your body which eventually falls off itself easily.

Clean the subject area thoroughly with anti-bacterial soap and water. Take a clean cotton ball soak it in water and add three to four drops of tea tree oil in it. Gently apply the cotton ball on the skin and surrounding area, massage the area for a bit. Repeat these steps three times in a day, it will take one month in average for results. Make sure you dilute this oil in suggested ratio to eliminate the chances of skin iritation.    

Dandelion Stem Juice

Dandelion Stem Juice are used for skin tags and various other skin tissues. White liquid squeezed out of the stem can be applied directly on the surface of the tissue. Use a band-aid to keep the fluid on the tissue. Make sure you clean the surface and surrounding area thoroughly every time before applying Dandelion Stem Juice. Also keep in mind that you avoid this treatment incase if you are allergic to daisies, marigolds, ragweed, chrysanthemums etc. this is because if you are allergic to these plants, possibility is that you may be allergic to dandelions too.

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice are considered to have powerful antiseptic properties. Its juice contains citric acid which dries skin tissues by decomposing the cells.Squeeze half a lemon and apply excretes directly onto the skin with the use of clean cotton balls. Use all the juice and keep it on. Repeat this step 4 times in a day until the tissue falls of itself.    

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar removes tissues very well due to its strong acidic nature. Take a clean cotton ball and soak it in two tablespoons of Apple cider vinegar. Make sure you clean the area throughout with soap and water also dry out before applying the solution.

Now directly apply the fluid onto the skin and squeeze the cotton ball simultaneously while massaging on skin, this process has to be carried out three times in a day. Due to its acidic nature applying this solution directly on skin may cause irritation and stinging sensation. You can dilute the solution with few drops of water before applying for lesser irritation.    

Fig Stem Juice

This juice has property to balance the alkaline-acid, which is one of the main reason why it is used widely for various skin treatments. Get fresh fig stems to blend, extract juice out of them. Once the extract is ready you can directly apply it on the skin. On an average it takes a month to give visible results.