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    Can you remove flat moles?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    Yes, they can be removed, and cryotherapy is an excellent treatment for flat moles.
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    Can you remove a mole in one day?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    This is difficult to answer since you would need to know what kind of mole. Any mole can be removed in a day, but only either surgically or with cryotherapy.
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    What if the mole is really well attached to your skin?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    This would require a small surgical incision and needs to be done by a medical professional.
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    How long does it take to remove a small mole?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    Most mole procedures range from 5 mins to 15 mins. It depends upon the procedure.
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    Can I use aloe vera gel to remove moles? Will it cause scars?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    I have never seen aloe vera successfully remove moles. It is better to go for one of the more conventional and medical methods.
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    What if I scratch my mole and it gets bigger?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    If the mole gets bigger it needs to be examined by a doctor as soon as possible.
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    Is it safe to remove a mole that has little hairs in it?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    Yes it is safe to remove it. However moles with hairs have to be incised as the hairs grow deeper than the mole. This has to be done by a medical professional.
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    Is there any medicine to remove black moles?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    No, not really. If the mole is black it needs to be examined by a doctor to detect any possible cancer.
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    How do l remove small moles on hands and feet?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    They can be removed the same way as moles on the rest of the body. However, on the feet there are such things as plantar warts. They are ingrown warts and are treated differently, so check with your medical provider first.
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    What does mole removal surgery cost?
    Jurdy Dugdale, RN
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    Jurdy Dugdale is a Registered Nurse in Florida. She received her Nursing License from the Florida Board of Nursing in 1989.
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    Often doctors who do it within surgery charge a minimal extra for the procedure. Dermatology visits will run around $250 for each visit. It may take a couple of visits to remove the mole successfully.
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