“Nevus” – “Seborrheic Keratosis” and “Polyps”, which we refer to as “Moles” in our language, are actually quite different structures.
Nevuses: clusters of cells that can occur anywhere on the body, they can be of different shapes, sizes and colors, usually brown, black or skin-colored
Seborrheic Keratoses are wart-like formations, usually brown, that appear to stick to the skin.
Polyps, popularly known as moles, are small, skin-colored skin extensions that are usually seen in areas where friction is intense, such as the neck and armpits.
These are not self-treatments that you can do yourself at home and should not be attempted.
There is no approved medication or cosmetic/herbal product for the treatment of these lesions. However, very dangerous creams, gels, solutions or patches are sold that claim to do so, and many contain salicylic acid or highly concentrated acids – even if they are not listed in the ingredient list or claim to be natural/organic/herbal.
Is The Removal of Moles with Chemicals Process Harmful?
Most nevi – keratoses and moles are benign formations, but sometimes skin cancers can have a very similar appearance.
Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is particularly dangerous if it is not detected early.
Unfortunately, this is where the biggest risk starts.
Burning procedures performed at home – or by non-dermatologists using various devices – can be applied to a “melanoma” without realizing it and the change in its appearance can delay diagnosis. When not completely removed, skin cancers can grow and spread to different parts of the body, and these procedures cannot completely remove moles, only some of them.
Even if you are lucky and the treated mole is not a skin cancer, these products with high acid content can cause permanent damage, scars, discoloration and infections on your skin.
In some cases, the result can be more noticeable and disturbing than the appearance that initially bothered you.
