How to remove blue nevus mole? (photo)

Doctor's Answer

Hi,

Blue nevus moles belong to a family called melanocytic nevus. They are blue in color cause the pigment containing cells , melanocytes are deep in the dermis, the epidermis is usually normal. Try to refrain from scratching the area as can lead to infection and ulceration.

Although recently lasers can treat all forms of moles including blue nevus, surgical excision with marking sutures to ensure margin clearance would be ideal to ensure complete removal and to remove any suspicion of it being anything else. Given the approx size and location in the photo, local anesthetic will be sufficient with minimal scarring. If not completely removed they can return.

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