Cosmetic Disfigurement due to Home Remedy in Melanocytic Nevi

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Published: Jul 27, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47210/bjohns.2018.v26i2.197
Keywords:
Nevus, Pigmented, Moles, Cicatrix

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Riya Kaur Kalra
Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab
Phulwinder Singh
Mrs. Khusbir Kalra Memorial Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab

Abstract

Melanocytic nevi of the head and neck region are common among all ages with no predilection for males or females. These moles can appear as small, dark brown spots on the skin anywhere on the face including the eyelids, which may not be cosmetically acceptable.


Case Report


Here we report a case where a toilet cleaner (tezaab) was used to remove the facial mole leading to scar formation, which otherwise could have been removed with various latest modalities with no residual scar.


Discussion


Melanocytic nevi can be removed safely by the latest modalities available by the trained professionals but at times people try  home remedies or take internet suggestions before consulting a doctor which can lead to ugly scars.

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Kalra RK, Singh P. Cosmetic Disfigurement due to Home Remedy in Melanocytic Nevi. BJOHNS [Internet]. 2020Jul.27 [cited 2024May5];26(2):141-3. Available from: https://bjohns.in/journal3/index.php/bjohns/article/view/197
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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2018): Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery
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Case report
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Author Biographies

Riya Kaur Kalra, Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab

INTERN, POST-MBBS

Phulwinder Singh, Mrs. Khusbir Kalra Memorial Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab

MBBS, MS ENT, CONSULTANT

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