Do you have a mole that is driving you crazy and you just want to have it removed? The first thing to do when this is the case is to make sure that the mole is not cancerous. Most of the time this can be verified just by looking at the size, color and shape, however it is always recommended to have it examined by a dermatologist. Removal of moles is possible by scraping them. Many dermatologists can prescribe a cream, some of which can be found over the counter to use on the mole once it has been scraped off with an emery board. Make sure the cream is effective and that you are not allergic to any of its ingredients. Once you are sure that it will not harm you, only then should you scratch the mole from your skin.

So how do you go about scratching a mole? Many of the creams that are available to buy without a prescription have easy-to-follow instructions. Here are the steps that are part of the easy mole removal process:

1. Wash the skin with soap and water and apply an antibacterial solution to the area to be scraped.

2. Use a clean toothpick or a cardboard file as provided in the package to scrape the mole. Only scratch the entire surface of the mole and not the surrounding skin. Scrape the mole hard (do not poke it) so that the cream penetrates completely into the surface of the mole, but not too hard to make the skin bleed. If bleeding, wait for the blood to stop before applying the cream.

3. Stir the cream well with the applicator provided. Do not use an ordinary applicator that can contaminate the solution or infect the mole.

4. After scraping the surface of the mole, apply a small amount of cream with the applicator provided. Make sure the surface of the mole is covered with a thin layer of cream. Avoid applying the cream to any part of the skin around the mole.

5. Let the cream act for up to 20 minutes. Five to ten minutes of a strong stinging sensation is normal. The mole would become darker and the skin around the mole would normally swell. If you do not feel any stinging sensation, scratch the mole more deeply and reapply a small amount of cream to penetrate the surface.

6. After twenty minutes, wash the mole cream off the skin, especially the skin around the mole. It would be better to use antibacterial soap or cleansing solution to wash the skin. This would not only prevent infection; it would also help the scar disappear faster.

7. Generally, flat moles only require one treatment, while raised moles may require repeat procedures or wait until the scab is dislodged from the mole before repeating procedures.

8. Normally, a scab will appear after a day or two. Let it fall off on its own and avoid removing the scab prematurely. You can use aloe vera or antibiotic cream to wash the area.

9. In seven to ten days, the scab will naturally and completely fall off. Pink or red tissue is normal after the scab falls off the mole. If any of the mole remains at that point, you can repeat the process as needed.