Toothpaste is commonly used for oral hygiene. But because it has quite special ingredients and is safe for human health, toothpaste is also used for many other purposes such as: treating acne, treating insect bites, cleaning some objects...

Is removing moles with toothpaste effective?

To remove moles with toothpaste, we can apply toothpaste on the mole. Many people mix toothpaste with baking soda or lemon juice and then apply it on the skin area with moles.

In fact, using toothpaste to remove moles brings certain effectiveness. Because toothpaste contains baking soda, fluoride, menthol... can help break down the structure of melanin pigment and gradually fade moles.

Why shouldn't you remove moles at home?

However, toothpaste can only fade small, newly formed moles. As for large moles that have been formed for a long time, we should seek the intervention of a dermatologist if we want to remove them.

In particular, we should not overuse toothpaste to remove moles because toothpaste contains acid. If used excessively, it will erode the skin and weaken it.

On the other hand, using home remedies to remove moles in general and toothpaste in particular can potentially pose some risks such as: Infection, scarring, permanent skin damage. Therefore, this is a measure not recommended by experts.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that we consult a doctor to safely remove moles. The doctor will clinically and thoroughly diagnose whether the mole is benign or has the risk of malignancy (skin cancer). From there, they will have effective and safe mole removal methods.

An Nguyen