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Home Remedies for Moles

by Top10HomeRemedies Team
February 1, 2019
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Most moles are harmless, posing no health concerns. They are problematic primarily from an aesthetic point of view as many people find them unattractive.

Medically known as melanocytic nevi, moles are black, brown, or flesh-colored spots or patches on the skin that form due to the collection of melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce pigment, the coloring substance also called melanin.

Most moles appear by the age of 20 or 30. They can be flat or raised, rough or smooth, with or without hair. Factors like genetics, hormonal fluctuations and sun exposure may affect the number and appearance of your moles.

Some moles will fade and disappear as a person ages, but not all and often not when people are most concerned with how they look. Some simple home remedies can help you get rid of unsightly moles.

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Before trying the home remedies though, it is important to inspect your mole for abnormal characteristics such as asymmetry of the border, color, or diameter.

If you notice any of these issues or the mole is changing in shape or color without any treatment, get it checked by a dermatologist to rule out the possibility of it being cancerous. Do not attempt to treat cancerous moles on your own.

home remedies for moles

Here are the top 10 home remedies for moles.

Contents

  • 1. Garlic
  • 2. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 3. Castor Oil
  • 4. Flaxseed Oil
  • 5. Iodine
  • 6. Pineapple Juice
  • 7. Grapefruit Seed Extract
  • 8. Onion Juice
  • 9. Frankincense
  • 10. Aloe Vera

1. Garlic

Garlic is one of the most effective home remedies for moles because it contains enzymes that help break down the clusters of pigment-producing cells. Plus, it helps lighten the dark pigmentation.

  1. Crush a fresh garlic glove and place it on the mole.
  2. Secure it with a bandage and leave it on overnight, or at least for four hours.
  3. Do this daily for a few days. The mole will then fall off naturally. This method is said to give positive results with merely five days of daily application.

Make sure to disinfect the area with rubbing alcohol or another disinfectant before repeating the process daily. Plus, to protect the skin surrounding the mole, apply some petroleum jelly or oil.

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Warning: Applying garlic on skin can cause redness and irritation.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a very popular home remedy for mole removal. Due to its acid content, it helps scab the mole and makes it fall off over time.

Apple cider vinegar remedy to get rid of a mole

  • Dip a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and place it on the affected area. Secure it with a bandage or medical tape and leave it on overnight. Do this daily for about 10 days or until the mole falls off.
  • Alternatively, you can rub warm water on the mole or lightly scrape the surface with an emery board and then apply cider vinegar on it until it turns white. Leave it on until it dries naturally. Do this several times a day.

Apple cider vinegar is likely to make the mole worse in the initial few days, but it will get better in a week. If it leaves a scar, apply coconut oil.

Note: To protect the skin around mole, apply petroleum jelly on the surrounding area before applying apple cider vinegar.

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3. Castor Oil

Castor oil helps remove warts, moles, and skin tags. Being a discutient, it helps dissolve and eliminate unusual growths. This method is not likely to leave scars. However, it tends to take a lot of time as it gets rid of moles one layer at a time.

  1. Mix a pinch of baking soda and a few drops of castor oil. You can also mix in ground aspirin.
  2. Gently rub the mixture on your mole.
  3. Leave it on for a few hours until it dries naturally.
  4. Do this twice daily for about one month.

If you do not have baking soda, you can use castor oil alone.

4. Flaxseed Oil

Flaxseed oil is particularly useful for removing raised moles. It softens the moles and loosens them around the edges so they can easily come off.

  1. Mix enough finely ground flax seeds and honey with flaxseed oil to make a paste.
  2. Apply it on the affected area and leave it on for at least one hour.
  3. Follow this remedy three times a day for a few weeks.

5. Iodine

A tincture of iodine can also be used to remove moles and skin tags. It triggers natural cell death and eliminates the clusters. You can get iodine tincture from a drug store.

  1. Clean the affected area and apply a drop of 5% iodine solution on your mole. For flat moles, you can also scratch it slightly with an emery board before applying the iodine.
  2. Cover it with a bandage or gauze and leave it on overnight or as long as possible.
  3. Repeat the procedure daily for a week or two.

If you do not want to use a bandage, then apply the iodine solution two or three times a day and leave it on until it dries completely.

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Note: Iodine will remove moles without scarring, but it is likely to stain the skin. To avoid this deep purple staining, apply a little lotion or petroleum jelly around the mole to protect the surrounding skin.

6. Pineapple Juice

Fresh pineapple juice can help lighten the pigmentation of moles, thereby making them less noticeable.

  1. Soak a cotton ball in pineapple juice and apply it on your mole.
  2. Leave it on overnight or until the juice dries.
  3. Do this several times a day for a few weeks or until your mole fades.

For best results, use fresh pineapple juice made daily as it contains more citric acid. You can also use other acidic juices like that of lemons, grapefruits, and sour apples.

7. Grapefruit Seed Extract

grapefruits

Being rich in vitamin E and flavonoids, grapefruit seed extract works as a good natural home remedy to get rid of moles.

  • Apply one drop of grapefruit seed extract on your mole, cover it with a bandage or gauze and leave it on for a few hours. Do this two or three times a day for about one month.
  • Alternatively, you can combine one part grapefruit seed extract and 10 parts avocado oil. Apply it on the affected area and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Do this daily until you are satisfied with the results.

8. Onion Juice

onions juice

Onion juice can help get rid of moles and maintain an even skin tone because of its acidic properties.

  • Extract fresh onion juice and apply it on the affected area using a cotton swab. Leave it on for 30 minutes or more and then wash it off. Do this two or three times daily for at least three weeks.
  • Alternatively, apply a mixture of equal parts of onion juice and apple cider vinegar. Leave it on overnight or at least for half an hour. Do this daily for a month or until your mole fades away.

9. Frankincense

frankincense oil

Frankincense essential oil, being astringent in nature, helps dry up a mole and remove it layer by layer.

  1. Dilute frankincense essential oil by adding eight teaspoons of olive oil to one teaspoon of this oil.
  2. Dab it on your mole and leave it on for a few hours.
  3. Do this two or three times a day for a few weeks.

To prevent scarring, continue the treatment for several days even after the mole disappears.

Note: Do not use this remedy if it causes skin irritation.

10. Aloe Vera

aloe vera gel

Unlike other acidic ingredients, aloe vera gel works as a mild natural remedy for removing and lightening skin moles.

  1. Apply fresh aloe vera gel on the mole and secure it with a cotton bandage.
  2. Leave it on for three to four hours to allow the aloe to be absorbed completely.
  3. Do this two or three times a day for a month, or until you are satisfied with the results.

Before trying out these remedies, especially the ones with strong ingredients like garlic and apple cider vinegar, make sure your skin is not sensitive to them. Plus, if the remedy worsens the skin condition then discontinue its use.

Resources:

www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/moles

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Comments 46

  1. POOJA says:
    7 years ago

    ur remedies are awesome…
    tnku so much ๐Ÿ™‚

    • kitty parry says:
      6 years ago

      They help alot

      • anju ahlawat says:
        6 years ago

        i like your home remedies also

    • Maryjane Alegado says:
      5 years ago

      what a wonderful advise,”THANKS ALOT”

    • ravi says:
      5 years ago

      Really this remedies work on moles

  2. shabnum says:
    7 years ago

    in picture what is meant by ground asprin

    • Ssl says:
      6 years ago

      Crushed Aspirin tablets

  3. ibrahim says:
    6 years ago

    you forgot tea tree oil , mixed with aloe vera or cocconut oil (equal volumes ) are very effective in treating moles ,

  4. margs says:
    6 years ago

    how to get rid syringoma under my eyes can u give me some tips thank in advance

  5. Tina says:
    6 years ago

    I really enjoy reading the information you give. I am trying to be a much more natural remedy person and your info is very helpful. Thanks and keep up the good work.

  6. kitty parry says:
    6 years ago

    #tip

    NEVER pick a mole it makes them bigger . My friend picked hers now it 2x the size

    • radha says:
      6 years ago

      these tips really helped me a lot.

  7. Rakesh says:
    6 years ago

    My wife has used Garlic paste to remove mole from the face. It is realy effective. You should not apply any cotton bandage on that. I will worsen the mole, instead of that apply garlic paste (pure) on mole and leave it open for few hours.
    Positive results: Mole should start drying up. Once it is dried you will see small hairy skin element on mole like brush. You should pluck those things slowly daily untill your mole disappeared.
    Negative effect : If you feel storong pain, Bleeding around the mole. Also mole is not getting dry. Stop using garlic. It is better to consult doctor for the same.

    Thanks
    Hope it help

    • Poonam Bhadouria says:
      5 years ago

      thank u for sharing experience

    • Dharmendra says:
      5 years ago

      Thanks. . !

  8. Stoneheart says:
    6 years ago

    I plan to try each of the 10 remedies that claims it can “remove” a mole. I have around 20 moles that I would like to see gone, and I dont have the money for surgical removal. So, I’ll be listing the result of each treatment after I see the results.

  9. me says:
    6 years ago

    Thanks for posting this. Im gonna try it

  10. SANDEEP says:
    6 years ago

    I’ve tried garlic pieces and it worked very well. Cut the fresh part of the piece of garlic and directly place it on the black/ brown mole (flat mole). Do this several times. It will fall off.

    • Phoenixx says:
      6 years ago

      How long did you leave the garlic pieces on for? ๐Ÿ™‚

    • ken Thompson says:
      6 years ago

      I have mole on the inside of my leg, did use I hole piece of garlic what did you do made the garlic in to a paste and how did hold it into place. Or did you just rub the garlic on to the mole.

  11. Anjali says:
    6 years ago

    I applied garlic and it reacted on my skin
    Resulted in dark patches

  12. jcs says:
    5 years ago

    i will try the garlic thingy… hope this will work

  13. ashley says:
    5 years ago

    Thanks for sharing your home remedies the apple cider vinegar was most effective but the garlic worked as well but caused red spots on my neck

  14. Hasnain says:
    5 years ago

    Well,I am gonna apply the garlic one,hope it will help in removal of moles from my face ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Vishal singh says:
      4 years ago

      No it will not first I too apply garlic on my moles on face and neck, it really removes moles with out leaving a scar but after 2-3 months scars shown on the place of that earlier moles plz don’t do it

  15. p williams says:
    5 years ago

    Used pure garlic crushed clove for 1 day for 4 hours and it caused burns on surrounding skin and caused mole to swell, peel and bleed. Do not use a band aid and test before using on face!! It has been a week since I used this method and it still looks like a huge zit!!! Never again!!

  16. Paulina says:
    5 years ago

    Tried the garlic remedy for a day and it resulted in red blotches around my mole, concerned as to if it will go away because it’s already been about a week and it’s not gone.

    • Kim says:
      5 years ago

      Use other remedy. YOu got burned skin from garlic. Always test it on small area on the face first to see how its react. Even natural ingredient has side effect, just because you sensitive to it.
      Your comment is awaiting moderation. It will take more than a week to heal burned skin apply aloe vera gel on it

  17. kanye says:
    5 years ago

    gonna try the garlic one… hope it works!!!

  18. Carry says:
    5 years ago

    I m gonna try the garlic. Hope it will work as i have expected.

  19. wummy says:
    5 years ago

    I pray its also work for me,I wl try garlic remedy. thx so much for sharing ,may God continually enrich you in wisdom, knowledge in Jesus Name.

    • Gia says:
      5 years ago

      What a beautiful comment you posted WUMMY, it is most appreciated that you would share your salt and light. Be blessed friend
      AC Vinegar works excellent, no burns or red patches. TY people ๐Ÿ™‚ @}~>~~ Gia ~~<~{@

  20. Rechiel says:
    5 years ago

    Garlic is the best for moles.mine was gone…..thank you so much

  21. Sheldon says:
    5 years ago

    I tried the Garlic, and got burned pretty bad by it. It stung quite a bit, I just figured it was working. Anyway, do not apply garlic to skin!!

  22. rakshi says:
    5 years ago

    Just try amman pacharisi(tamil name of d plant) …when u pluck the leaves of tat plant u will get a milky substance just apply it ovr d mole……and mole falls of depending on its size….

  23. Shabana says:
    5 years ago

    Thanks for the home remedies

  24. Gia says:
    5 years ago

    OMG!!! I can’t believe it….the apple cider vinegar really worked. I had this annoying mole inside my ear and it was not only ugly but irritating. I follow your instruction and put a tiny piece of cotton soaked in apple cider vinegar inserted in my ear for about 2 hours every night for 3 days and on the 4th day it was so dried out I picked it off and it didn’t even leave a scar. I am so amazed because I found out apple cider vinegar has so many medicinal uses as well as this miracle of getting rid of a nasty mole. I thought it would take a long time but honestly in three days that sucker was so dry I picked it off in a moment. I know that sounds gross but thank you very very much for such a great tip.

  25. manzur says:
    5 years ago

    Wre I get Apple cider

  26. doc says:
    5 years ago

    use apple cider and vinegar …garlic can harm ur skin by creating dark spot around mole. and what ever u use do not bandaid bkz for some time the used ingredient spheres over around skin.

  27. Levis says:
    5 years ago

    Thanks for sharing this informative post.There are some of home remedies mentioned in this article, it’s very useful for those who are suffering from moles diseases.We can easily get benefit with using these home remedies.Great post,keep updating new stuff.

  28. Crazy says:
    5 years ago

    Sound good!!

  29. David Larson says:
    5 years ago

    The most inexpensive and easiest way to remove a mole is with a $1 bottle of tincture of iodine. Apply one drop on the mole before bedtime. Repeat for 10 to 14 days or until mole falls off. It will typically take one year for the mole to grow back.

  30. shahi says:
    5 years ago

    i have many moles on my neck and two on face .suddenly few days back a small mole like growth but in white colour is grown .it is just below my lower lip .looks very dirty kind.what to do

  31. Anon says:
    5 years ago

    Useful advice. A shame it seems to affect everyone’s use of grammar and spelling!

  32. Tammy Proffitt says:
    5 years ago

    I used 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide on face and leg area… protect the area with Vaseline around the mole and put on with Q tip until it turns white keep doing it for bout 5 days it will dry up and it will kill it to its roots…be sure any suspicious looking moles get it checked out by the dermatologist…lots of people die from skin cancer b every year

  33. Tammy Proffitt says:
    5 years ago

    35% hydrogen peroxide…kills it to the root…put it on until it turns white for 5 days protect surrounding area with Vaseline

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