Hi, I have a very small raised red mole on my neck that I ve had for years. I scratched the mole two days ago and now it has become swollen and white on the end. I guess that would be normal since I have scratched it, I wonder if I should seek medical advice or give it some time to heal first?
Hi, Thanks for posting in Chat Doctor. Infection of mole is quite unusual. However, since you have scratched it, it could have become infected. You can take the following measures.1. Wash the area with mild antiseptic solution like Salon twice daily. 2. Apply Tobramycin skin cream on the wound following washing.3. Take. Tablet. Ibuprofen + Paracetamol combination after food twice daily for 5 days. Keep the wound Chat Doctor.  The wound should heal in about 3 to 5 days. Wish you all the best.