Priya Menon Priya Menon Asked 6 months ago

Can removing a mole cause cancer?

I have a mole that my dermatologist suggested removing for cosmetic reasons. My friend got a mole removed and now she's scared it might turn cancerous. Can removing a mole actually cause cancer?

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Nalini Sundaram Nalini Sundaram Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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I had a mole removed that turned out to have abnormal cells, and the healing took a long time with some complications. Removing a mole doesn't cause cancer, but if a cancerous mole is not removed completely, it can spread. Please get it done only by a proper dermatologist.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

For small skin tags, people sometimes use home remedies, but never try to cut or remove a deep mole yourself at home. If a mole is changing size or color, it could be serious. Please visit a skin doctor immediately to get it checked safely.

Deepak Mehta Deepak Mehta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about it! Mole removal is a super simple and common clinic procedure. It definitely won't cause cancer. Just book a quick consultation with a dermatologist and they will clear all your worries in five minutes.

Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Removing a mole medically does not cause cancer at all. In fact, doctors often remove suspicious moles to prevent cancer from spreading. Just make sure you go to a qualified dermatologist and get the removed mole tested in a lab if they recommend it.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I was looking up this exact topic last week because I have a mole on my back. From what I read, the medical procedure itself is very safe and doesn't trigger cancer. It's best to let a doctor examine it with a dermatoscope first to be sure.

Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My son had a large, dark mole on his shoulder that we got removed last year because it was rubbing against his clothes. The doctor did a biopsy just to be safe, and it was completely benign. Don't worry, but do get it done by a professional dermatologist.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I had a mole removed from my neck for cosmetic reasons. The doctor explained that removing it actually eliminates any future risk from that specific spot. Just don't scratch or mess with it yourself, go to a good skin clinic.

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