The Mole on My Face and What It Taught Me About Skin Care
I used to have this small mole just beside my nose. It wasn’t dangerous, but it always caught my eye in every photo. I kept thinking about removing it — until one night I fell into a rabbit hole of “DIY mole removal” videos. People were using apple cider vinegar, baking soda, even needles. I actually considered it for a minute. Luckily, I didn’t.
That moment sent me searching for real medical answers instead of internet hacks. I found out that mole removal isn’t just about beauty — it’s about understanding your skin and knowing when something might be more serious. The best breakdown I came across was from AskDocDoc, which has an article called How to Remove Moles from the Face Permanently. You can read it here:
👉 https://askdocdoc.com/articles/1057-how-to-remove-moles-from-face-permanently
What I Learned About Real Mole Removal
Dermatologists have several ways to handle facial moles, and it’s not as simple as “cut it off.” There’s surgical excision for deeper ones — that’s when the doctor removes the mole entirely, often with a small stitch. For raised moles, there’s shave removal, which takes it off at skin level. Lasers and radiofrequency tools can help smooth the area, especially if the mole is flat or small.
All these methods sound easy enough, but they come with precision, anesthesia, and sterile tools — things you won’t find in your bathroom cabinet. And that’s where people often go wrong: they underestimate what the skin can do when irritated or infected.
What People Are Saying Online
Social media is full of both success stories and painful lessons. I came across a post on X showing someone’s mole removal journey that healed beautifully, sparking a thread about scar care and confidence:
👉 https://x.com/1881713393369030656/status/1977018913092141438
On Threads, a dermatologist shared a story about a patient who tried home removal and ended up needing reconstructive care:
👉 https://www.threads.com/@askdocdoc/post/DPrB-YxDBy7
Then there was a Facebook post where a woman opened up about how a “simple” vinegar method left a lasting burn mark:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/122099392514743210/posts/122143112528743210
Over on Pinterest, I saw a board full of real clinical results — some amazing, some sobering:
👉 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/928445279439319056
And on LinkedIn, a skin specialist reminded professionals that every removed mole should be tested, even if it looks benign:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7382784681513119744
These stories stuck with me because they’re real people talking about regret, relief, and learning — not just polished marketing images.
Why I Finally Chose the Safe Route
After weeks of reading and debating, I went to a dermatologist. The process was surprisingly simple and nearly painless. The mole was removed, sent for testing, and healed faster than I expected. No major scar, just a tiny reminder that sometimes, the slow and professional route is the best one.
If you’re considering mole removal, I’d suggest starting with real medical advice — not viral hacks. Read something credible, talk to your doctor, and set your expectations right.
So here’s what I’d love to know from others here on Steemit:
Have you ever tried removing a mole, wart, or skin tag on your own? How did it go? Did you regret it, or would you do it again differently?