After getting a mole removed, is it okay to pick at the scab with your hands?

Generally, spot removal mainly utilizes the thermal principle of laser for pigmentation removal. The general reference price for laser spot removal is 2000-8000 yuan per session, and visible improvement can usually be seen within 7 to 30 days. After spot removal treatment, it is usually not advisable to manually pick at the scabs. Detailed explanations are as follows:

Hands typically carry bacteria, and picking scabs may introduce bacteria into wounds that have not fully healed, leading to localized infection, worsening inflammation, and symptoms such as redness, pain, and exudation. In severe cases, abscesses may develop, causing harm to the body.

Forcefully removing scabs may damage deeper layers of skin tissue, affect the normal production and arrangement of collagen protein, and increase the likelihood of scar formation. It may also disrupt the skin's natural healing process, stimulate melanocytes to become more active, produce more melanin, cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation at the treated site, darken the skin tone, and thus affect the final treatment outcome.

If spot removal is required, it is recommended to visit a reputable hospital and undergo the procedure under the guidance of a qualified physician to ensure safety. After the procedure, it is important to keep the scabbed area dry and clean, avoiding contact with water and contaminants.