I removed a mole myself - Question

Hi there I have a question about a mole that I removed myself that is giving me some anxiety. I had a mole on the side of my nose it was small, round, brown and slightly raised I don't know the exact measurement but it was no bigger than the average freckle you get on an arm. I used some online remedies which was using a cider vinegar to burnt it off and then scrape the rest off with a clean knife. It has not grown back, but I am now worried that apparently some moles can be cancerous even when we had them from birth so I am now worried that what if it was cancerous and now I will never know and it cannot be cured. I had the mole since I was very young maybe like 5/6 years old and now I am 28. The area now is just scared and a little red sometimes. I never noticed any changes with the mole I just wanted to remove it for my own personal choice. Just really worried that I have done something wrong, could the cells underneth just turn cancerous now or even in a few years and I will never ever know about it and die? It all has me so anxious as people say you cannot cut a mole off yourself as it can be cancerous even if you have had it since you were a child.

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  • Please anyone that can help me with this? :/

  • Hello nothingatskl, 

    I just wanted to let you know that our nurses are not online over the weekend but they will respond to your post very soon. If you find the area is red and sore and needs medical attention, make sure you ring 111 for medical advice. As you removed this mole yourself, it would be a good idea I think to show it to a doctor just to make sure there is no infection for example. 

    You can also talk to our nurses on the phone on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hello nothingatskl, 

    I just wanted to let you know that our nurses are not online over the weekend but they will respond to your post very soon. If you find the area is red and sore and needs medical attention, make sure you ring 111 for medical advice. As you removed this mole yourself, it would be a good idea I think to show it to a doctor just to make sure there is no infection for example. 

    You can also talk to our nurses on the phone on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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