Maybe you have heard stories about using tea tree oil to remove skin moles, but does it really work?
Well the first thing to think about is "what is tea tree oil?
Tea
tree oil is extracted from the Melaleuca Alternifolia plant, native to
New South Wales, Australia. Originally discovered by the Bundjalung
people (aboriginal Australians), who used it to treat wounds and
infections.
Later scientific testing showed it have antiseptic,
anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties and it became standard
issue for Australian soldiers in both world wars, being very effective
at combating "trench foot"
In modern-day domestic use it is a very
good general first aid treatment for, cuts, grazes and stings and is
readily available in shops and online.
It has also been used very
successfully for natural mole removal and with its antiseptic properties
ensures the treated mole will not become infected.
Another one of
the benefits of using Tea Tree Oil to remove a mole is cost, when
compared to surgical or laser mole removal procedures and it can be
carried out in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
Applying
the oil to a mole is simply a matter of dabbing it on with a cotton bud.
As with all treatments it is advisable to test the oil on your skin to
check for any allergic reactions, by applying to an area of skin and
waiting twenty-four hours before proceeding. Very few people are
adversely affected by this natural antiseptic, but it is best to check.
Tea Tree Oils is not to be used by pregnant or nursing women and anyone suffering from hormone sensitive cancers.
With
regular application of the oil to the mole it will eventually start to
react. If no changes are observed after a week or two, it may be
necessary to open the mole slightly with a sterile needle and allow the
oil to penetrate deeper.
In time the mole will begin to part from
the surrounding skin and eventually drop off, leaving a slightly
reddened area, but with no scarring. This will eventually fade to leave
you with no mole and no sign if its previous existence. The area should
be protected from exposure to UV rays from sunlight for a few days after
the mole removal to allow it to acclimatize.
To summarize the benefits of using Tea Tree Oil for mole removal are:
- Low cost - a few dollars instead of hundreds of dollars
- Ease of application - can be done in your own bathroom
- Little risk of infection - the oil is a natural antiseptic
- Little risk of scarring - no surgery or stitches required