It normally takes a couple of weeks, occasionally longer, for a lesion to scab and fall off after cryotherapy. Your skin may look completely normal after this, but if you have darker skin you may notice it looks lighter or darker. This normally improves with time.

If a person has a cancerous mole, then medical insurance will typically cover the cost of removal. However, insurance may not include the removal of benign moles, which is why some people may consider home remedies. Others may try home remedies because they do not want to see a doctor about a normal mole. Moles can be medically removed but some people prefer to try less invasive home remedies. One potential remedy is the use of essential oils. These powerful plant extracts have been widely used for hundreds of years to treat a wide range of conditions. But can they help treat moles?Garlic helps improve the appearance of skin by reducing inflammation. To naturally get rid of a skin tag, apply crushed garlic over the tag, and then cover the area with a bandage overnight. First Aid Beauty recommends that a person applies three or four drops to their fingertips to then spread on the affected area. They can use the serum in the morning and evening after cleansing the skin. Some studies indicate flaxseed oil contains properties that help heal cuts and other lacerations. People also use it to help get rid of dark spots and blemishes, including moles. We're big fans of Pixi by Petra's skincare collection here at Byrdie HQ, so it's no surprise that this facial essence is on our list. This gentle, antioxidant-rich formula features ingredients like rose oil, anise extract, and mulberry extract to soothe and brighten even the most sensitive skin.

People who grew up in sunny climes are more likely to have moles than those with similar skin who grew up in less sunny regions. Cryosurgery. Your doctor sprays a small amount of liquid nitrogen over the skin tag, which freezes off the growth.

You should consult your dermatologist before embarking on any home removal treatment for your moles. Goyal, A., Sharma, V., Upadhyay, N., Gill, S., & Sihag, M. (2014, September). Flax and flaxseed oil: An ancient medicine & modern functional food [Abstract]. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 51(9), 1633–1653