Have you struggle with bothersome skin moles? Do they constantly become sore and irritated? Worse still, do your skin moles snag in your clothes, hair, or jewelry? You’d be surprised with how many people share your frustrations. Skin moles effect millions of adults worldwide, ranging from the relatively mild flat skin moles, to larger ones that can effect your daily activities and impact your self confidence. These little buggers can not only play a part in lowered self esteem, but can actually be a health risk if not monitored carefully. If you’re plagued with skin moles, you’ve undoubtedly considered removing them. What options are available to those interested in removing skin moles?

A hereditary link may exist in the development of skin moles, although more research needs to be done. Excessive sun exposure can also be a factor in the development of moles. For instance, research has shown that individuals who live in very sunny climates often show an increased rate of skin moles. Sun isn’t the only thing that can cause or worsen skin moles. During times of acute hormonal stress or fluctuations, skin mole growth may occur.

It is important to monitor your skin moles for any sudden change in appearance, texture, or sensitivity. Avoid excessive direct sun exposure to help minimize your risk of malignant skin moles. Before removing skin moles, have them checked by a doctor to ensure that they are benign.

So, how do you remove these annoying skin growths? Many people choose to have their skin moles removed surgically. Surgical skin mole removal can be done in a couple of different ways, depending on the depth and location of the mole. Shallow skin moles can be removed using a “shaving” method. The raised portion of the skin mole is removed using a shaving or scraping motion. For skin moles that are deeper in the skin, your doctor may choose to use a cutting method. An incision is made in the skin and the mole is removed at its depth. Sutures are then put in place to close the wound. Scarring can likely occur if you use a surgical method, and a lot of people of found the scarring that results to be worse than the actual skin mole.

Laser mole removal may be an option for you to consider if the ideas of cutting, shaving and suturing don’t appeal to you. The advantage of laser mole removal is definitely it’s faster recovery time. It’s ideal for deeper moles, but can leave scarring and hyper pigmentation. The cost is another thing that may dissuade some people.

The popularity of natural mole removal is quickly soaring. For many people, surgical mole removal methods can present more negatives than positives. This is where natural mole removal comes into play. For example, you can easily find all of the necessary herbs at your local supermarket, often for less than a bag of coffee beans. You can tailor the strength of your herbal remedies to see quicker results (want the mole gone in a week? Just make it a bit stronger). Scarring is another thing that is greatly minimized through the use of herbal remedies and folk medicine for removing skin moles.