<h1>Scar Prevention Methods for Mole Removal</h1>

Scarring due to mole removal is quite common. The factors that may influence the chances of obtaining a scar after mole removal are listed below.

1. Mole removal at home without proper aparatus or without proper planning
2. Mole removal without consulting a dermatologist
3. Self mole removal without proper and planned surgery
4. Mole removal wound mismanagement
5. Mole removal done in a place which is not condusive for surgery
6. Wound infection
7. Mole removal wound that is disturbed by foreign bodies / objects.
8. Choosing a wrong mole removal method

The factors listed above are only some of the many factors that can influence scarring after mole removal is done. There are a few remedies to prevent scarring during mole removal. Listed below are a few remedies to prevend scarring after mole removal.

1. Choose a proper method with the advise of a qualified dermatologist.
2. Protect the wound and stitches with antiseptic dressing to avoid infection of the wound.
3. After the wound has healed, apply scar minimizing cream such as aloe vera cream, cocoa butter or shea butter.
4. Prevent from over exposing the wound to sunlight. Sunlight can be damaging to skin which is not protected. As such, do prevent outdoor activities that require exposure to sunlight for a period until the wound heals. If enivitable,  use sunblock cream such as SPF15 or SPF 30 to minimize impact of scarring from overexposure to sunlight.
5. Apply moisturizing cream to the skin area after the wound has healed. This would encourage the build up of healthy skin cells.