Can I "freeze" off a mole like I would a wart?

[TechBoyJK]

For the past 8 years I've sported a gotee. (not to be confused with a goatsey)

I've decided to start shaving clean again and in doing so, I remember the big mole I have on my chin. I've been cutting it while shaving alot, because if I don't I have a big patch of hair on the mole. So I try and shave over it lightly..

I'm curious if I can just go get a wart remover and freeze the damn thing off.

 

[zinfamous]

I don't think so.

Though I should mention that certain moles can be removed surgically, which is rather routine, for suspected cancer.

so I'll update my response to "maybe"

 

[Newbian]

I know when my bother was younger they had the doctor do that to a big one on his neck but not sure if you can get over the counter stuff for this since moles are different then warts.

 

[fustercluck]

if you keep cutting it it should eventually be gone, right?

 

[scott916]

I doubt it. Just go to the dermatologist and have him 'test it for melanoma'. A lot of the times insurance will balk on cosmetic procedures, but you can get around it. I had a mole on my nose removed once and I got around paying for it by having them test it for cancer.

 

[surfsatwerk]

Get a razor blade and go to town.

 

[Beev]

Moles have roots while warts don't I believe, so you can't just freeze them, they have to be cut out.

 

[OCGuy]

Were you in an Austin Powers movie?

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: scott916
I doubt it. Just go to the dermatologist and have him 'test it for melanoma'. A lot of the times insurance will balk on cosmetic procedures, but you can get around it. I had a mole on my nose removed once and I got around paying for it by having them test it for cancer.

This is brilliant.

:thumbsup:

 

[Newbian]

Lol at yahoo answers.

Moles should NOT be messed with.
DO NOT use the wart kit on a mole.
You can get cancer and die. Do you want that?
I'm serious, leave your moles alone!

 

[Special K]

I've had more than one mole removed for the reason you are describing. I just told the dermatologist I kept cutting it while shaving and it was starting to become a pain. Insurance covered the whole procedure.

 

[zerocool84]

Yea go ahead and use a WART remover to get rid of a MOLE. That's what it's designed for.

 

[TuxDave]

Just go to the doctor and get it removed.

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: TuxDave
Just go to the doctor and get it removed.

Nonsense, all he needs is a pastry torch, tweezers, and a lot of booze. Why involve so-called "professionals" when you can do it at home, for less?

 

[surfsatwerk]

Originally posted by: BeauJangles

Originally posted by: TuxDave
Just go to the doctor and get it removed.

Nonsense, all he needs is a pastry torch, tweezers, and a lot of booze. Why involve so-called "professionals" when you can do it at home, for less?

Plus he gets double points on his man card for including fire, pain, and booze all in one incident.

 

[Mo0o]

Go to a dermatologist and tell him its been growing and looking really weird. He'll remove that shit in a jiffy.

 

[IGBT]

you could doll it up like a little smiley face.

 

[Regs]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Go to a dermatologist and tell him its been growing and looking really weird. He'll remove that shit in a jiffy.

It's not cheap. He will have to convince the insurance co that it's not cosmetic.

Freezing a mole off and breaking it off the skin could lead to a lot of bleeding so I would not recommend it.

 

[dud]

Speaking from experience ... moles on the body can (and are) removed by dermatologists. Moles on the face are usually removed by a PS (Plastic Surgeon).

 

[El Guaraguao]

Hit it with a hammer.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

nuke it from orbit?

 

[calvinbiss]

I think its logical to assume that you can use a wart remover. I have oftern wanted to do this myself but am to sceerd.

 

[CPA]

Mole. Bloody mole. We aren't supposed to talk about the bloody mole, but there's a bloody mole winking me in the face. I want to c-u-u-t it off, ch-o-o-p it off, and make guacamole.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: Regs

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Go to a dermatologist and tell him its been growing and looking really weird. He'll remove that shit in a jiffy.

It's not cheap. He will have to convince the insurance co that it's not cosmetic.

Freezing a mole off and breaking it off the skin could lead to a lot of bleeding so I would not recommend it.

Right, that's why i said to tell the dermatologist it's been growing. Dermatologists are always wary of moles that start getting bigger and developing irregular borders/colors.

 

[Cattlegod]

if it isn't big, just get a pair of toenail clippers and just chop that shit off.