Everyone has a few moles in one way or another, and many people will choose to remove moles that affect their appearance. However, when it comes to choosing the means to remove moles, many people tend to prefer the ones with short time, good efficacy and quick recovery, so laser mole spotting becomes the better choice. But how long does it take for the scab to fall off after laser mole removal, whether you can wash your face after the scab falls off, and what precautions are there are more and more people consulting. First of all, because laser mole spotting is mainly through the photothermal effect of laser, which makes mole cells and surrounding tissues carbonize and cut, and then be swallowed by macrophages and discharged out of the body with lymphatic circulation, so as to achieve the purpose of mole removal. And this process will cause some damage to the facial skin, but everyone’s situation is different, so the time for the scab to fall off naturally after laser mole spotting also varies from person to person. If the patient has a CO2 laser mole spotting and it is done relatively shallowly, usually the scab can be formed in 3 days and the scab will gradually fall off within 7~10 days. The exact time depends on the individual’s skin metabolism rate, if the patient’s skin metabolism is faster, the scab may fall off earlier. It is important to note that the scabs should not be forcibly peeled off before they fall off on their own. If necessary, topical medications such as epidermal growth factors can be applied to promote rapid healing and reduce the formation of scars. The answer is yes, but it is better to wash with water only. Because the shedding of blood scab or scab after laser mole removal indicates the recovery of the dermis, at this time the skin barrier has a certain protective function, so it is perfectly fine to cleanse without irritation at this time, but irritating facial cleanser should be avoided as much as possible. Moreover, the early new epithelium is very thin, and its ability to resist friction and infection is still slightly weaker than normal skin, so washing the face must be done gently in the first place to avoid damage to the newly healed epidermis. After washing, you should dab the local area dry with clean tissue or cotton pad as soon as possible. At the same time, you can use medicine to lighten the marks, which is more conducive to the recovery of the form after mole spotting. But the precautions after laser mole spotting are not only cleaning, these should also be noted: In addition, it is recommended that patients should pay attention to sun protection and moisturizing after laser mole spotting, and should not wear thick makeup or use skin care products containing fruit acids. Especially during the 20 days after the scabs fall off, pay attention to sun protection to avoid sunburn and pigmentation. No high temperatures, such as hot springs and saunas, for a week. Patients must pay attention to their diet to minimize spicy food such as chili, spicy oil, mustard, spicy strips, etc. They can eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and foods containing more trace elements such as iron and zinc such as lean meat, fish, beans, cabbage and radish, and pay attention to drinking more water to promote the repair of skin. It is not easy to get rid of moles, so we should take extra care of the results! And if you feel any discomfort in the treated area or the mole grows back after treatment, it is recommended to take the initiative to communicate with the doctor to avoid irreparable damage! References [1] Yan Xiaoxue. Clinical application and effect of modern laser technology in cosmetic mole removal [J]. Medical aesthetics and cosmetology (Zhongjian),2015(3):81-81. [2]Tu Xiaoyuan. Study on the treatment and nursing measures of CO2 laser removal of pigmented nevi [J]. Health Care Guide,2020(22):136.