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Mole FAQ

What is a mole?

A common mole is a coloured spot on the skin that develops when pigment cells (melanocytes) grow in clusters. The medical term for moles is melanocytic naevi and most adults usually have between 10 and 40 on their body. Although common moles may be present at birth, they usually appear later in childhood and increase during teenage years. During pregnancy moles often get darker and they can fade away completely from around the age of 50.

What causes them?

Moles are sometimes hereditary and people with fair skin often have more moles than people with darker skin. Hormonal changes in the body and exposure to sunlight are also known to cause moles.

What does a normal mole look like?

Moles are mostly circular or oval with a smooth edge. There are many different types of moles, including:

  • Junctional melanocytic naevi: Usually brown, round and flat.

  • Intradermal melanocytic naevi: Usually raised, pale and sometimes hairy.

  • Compound melanocytic naevi: Usually raised above the skin, light brown and sometimes hairy.

  • Halo naevi: Surrounded by a white ring where the skin has lost its colour.

  • Dysplastic or atypical naevi: Unusual looking and slightly larger moles. Can be a range of colours and either flat or bumpy.

  • Blue naevi: Dark blue in colour.

How do I know if my mole is normal?

The vast majority of moles are normal and harmless, but sometimes they can develop into malignant melanoma, an extremely serious form of skin cancer. If you notice new moles, or moles that have changed in shape, size, height or colour, or moles that are bleeding or oozing, you should get them checked by a dermatologist. People who have 50 or more moles are considered more at risk and should have annual checks as standard.

What mole removal options are there?

At Medaid we offer two types of mole removal treatment:

  • Laser Removal: Smaller moles can be removed with laser treatment, which uses light energy to break down the mole.

  • Excision Removal: Other moles can be cut away via an excision. This procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and requires a small stitch in the skin. A small scar will be left, which will fade over time.

Are they safe?

Absolutely. During your initial consultation, your practitioner will explain all possible side effects and how to avoid them.

Does removal hurt?

The level of comfort depends on the removal technique recommended. Laser Removal is described as feeling like the flick of an elastic band. For Excision Removal, the area will be numbed or injected with a local anaesthetic so you won’t feel anything. After treatment the skin left behind may be tender for a few days and will need to be covered. It's also best to use a strong sunscreen on the area for six months, as it will be more sensitive to sunlight.

Where on my body can I have treatment?

You can have a mole removed from anywhere on your body. Our doctors have years of experience removing moles from faces and sensitive and hard to reach places.

Can I have my mole removed just because I don’t like the look of it?

Of course, unless your doctor feels there is a medical reason not to remove your mole. We not only remove moles if they are potentially dangerous, at Medaid we are used to removing moles for cosmetic reasons.

Will the mole grow back?

There is a very small chance that your mole might reoccur after having it removed, as a few mole cells may remain in the skin. If this is the case, we will book you in for another treatment. Usually, however, you will find that one visit is enough.

Dermatoscopy

Digital dermatoscopy

 

melanoma screening budapestDermdoc digital dermatoscopic system helps dermatologists to examine the deeper layers of the skin, and notice disorders invisible to the human eye. This makes diagnosis easier and increases the chance of revealing a malignant melanoma at an early stage.

This non-invasive method is not only painless, but allows the patient to follow the examination on a screen. If noticed at an early stage melanoma can be treated successfully and can be surgically removed.

The sooner the doctors notice the melanoma, the better the chances are for successful therapy, and a less serious surgical operation is required to remove it. Melanoma develops around existing papillomas or on seemingly healthy skin. Pigmented lesions developing in the form of papillomas, existing papillomas (birthmarks), or old age pigmentation can be found on every person on every area of the body. This is why malignant skin disorders, i.e., the formation of a malignant melanoma, are a threat to everyone.

Benefits of the digital dermatoscopy:

  • The patient can follow the examination on a screen.
  • Exact diagnosis with microscopy– there is no need for biopsy.
  • Early recognition of melanoma.
  • Unbiased and exact monitoring of high-risk papillomas.
  • Clearly distinguishing between benign and malignant pigmented lesions.
  • Easy and long term follow-up examination of pigmented lesions.

Prices

 
Dermatoscopy
Digital dermatoscopy
Laser removal of warts/skin tags/birthmarks
Price
30.000 HUF
35.000 HUF
From 29.000 HUF
From the 2nd piece: 3.500 Ft/each (under size of 1 cm)
Price of Surgical Removal
35.000 HUF on body (till size 20mm)
on the head: 45.000 HUF
60.000 HUF
on the head: 75 000 HUF
75.000 HUF
on the head: 100.000 HUF
Histololgy
10.500 HUF
21.000 HUF
31.500 HUF
Removal of sutures
Free of charge
Free of charge
Free of charge
 

 

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