Moles and warts appear with a large percentage of people. Generally, the occurrence of a mole or a wart is not a concern. With that said, the majority of people would rather have them removed. What is the preferred method of removal? That can be a difficult question.

Moles are growths on the skin that are varied in shape and usually brown or black and typically appear in early childhood and at some point in the first 30 years of a person's life. It is not uncommon to have between 10-40 moles by adulthood. Moles can appear anywhere on the body and may be alone or grouped.

There are two different types of moles. The most common type of mole can be present at birth or become visible over time exposure to the sun. Generally, this type of mole will be overlooked and are thought of as beauty marks by most people and are considered not dangerous. The second variety of mole is continually changing in color and/or shape. This type of moles is more troublesome, and can potentially bring about serious health risks.

The removal of moles does more than provide a method of enhancing one's appearance. The removal of a mole can not only reduce health concerns but can do away with painful protrusions that get in the way of day to day activities such as shaving the face, legs, underarms, etc. The removal of a mole removed can also eliminate the bothersome issue of rubbing against jewelry and the like.

On the other hand, warts are skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV virus. They are typically rough and skin colored. However, they may also be dark, smooth or flat. HPV comes in an assortment of more than 60 varieties. HPV causes a rapid growth of cells on the skin's outer layer. In most cases, common warts appear on the fingers, near the fingernails, or on the hands. Certain types of HPV can also cause warts to appear in the genital area.

It is not uncommon for warts in children fade away on their own without treatment. However, with adults, they will not go away on their own as quickly. It is a good idea to remove warts because they can be painful, worrisome and can spread within the body or to other people. With the abundance of over the counter medications, many people treat their warts at home. This is a good method to perhaps save the time and money, but a more effective way to get rid of warts is to see a dermatologist. They have at their disposal many different methods to rid their patients of warts. One solution is to use chemicals. Dermatologists use nitrogen to freeze the warts or salicylic acid in order to cause a blister to form. Once the blister has formed the doctor will peel it off to remove the wart. A laser is also a treatment method used to remove troublesome warts. Dermatologists also have at their disposal a variety of prescription medications that they can offer their patients giving them the option of treating their warts at home and potentially alleviating the need of a procedure that could be painful or end up scarring.