Issues with moles

I could really use some advice here.
My husband has these two tiny skin tags on his neck—they’re small, translucent, and barely seem attached to the skin. A few days ago, he accidentally irritated one of them, and it turned red almost immediately before turning completely dark later that same day. The surrounding skin was pretty inflamed too. I applied some propolis to the area, and within a day or two, the tag just fell right off 😲 .
However, the second tag is still there, and it’s looking irritated, slightly larger, and the skin around it is red as well.
Should we be seeing a doctor about this? Honestly, I’m not even sure how to convince him to go; he hasn't stepped foot in a clinic since he was a baby.
Has anyone else dealt with an injured skin tag or something similar? Any help would be appreciated.🙏

Just go see a doctor. It’s honestly not a good idea to try tracking propolis on your skin yourself.

If you notice any changes in your moles, you really ought to get them checked out... I mean, there’s a specialized melanoma clinic over at Mayo Clinic that’s just fantastic. They have this one woman there who is incredible; she can spot exactly what's going on and tell you what the next steps should be right away. I guess you just need to grab a referral from your primary care doctor, give them a call, and set up an appointment...

Michelle Cook83 said:Just see a dermatologist. Using propolis on a mole is a risky gamble.

Why skip the propolis? 😕 It’s arguably one of nature’s most potent antiseptic tools out there.

I actually have a whole thread about that in my signature, so go check it out

Apparently, about 60% of people deal with allergies to propolis. It’s an incredibly potent allergen, just FYI!

Alex Murphy7 said:About 60% of people have a propolis allergy. It’s an incredibly potent allergen!!!!

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Go see a doctor right now, seriously. You need to get checked at either a specialized dermatology clinic or a major cancer center like MD Anderson. I’m not trying to freak you out or anything, but my grandad just passed away yesterday—melanoma that spread to his lungs... You really can't mess around with this stuff, especially since he also damaged his skin less than a year ago before it all went south.

Don't freak out just yet. It’s totally possible those are just tiny skin tags. I actually had this exact same thing happen with a tiny little mole near my armpit—it looked almost identical, and when I messed with it, it turned dark. I went to see my doctor right away, and she took one look at it and told me straight up it wasn't a mole at all, just some really small skin tags that would eventually just fall off on their own. You've probably seen plenty of people walking around with these tiny little things on their necks; they're usually just viral warts.
That being said, I’d still suggest getting it checked out by a professional, mostly because I ended up doing the same thing myself!

crimsoncrane3 said:because honestly, besides when he was a baby, he hasn't stepped foot in a doctor's office in his entire life.

So, yeah... don't even bother trying to talk him into it ☕
...

Look, I really don't want this to sound like some random skincare ad—I swear! I have zero connection to the company, I’m just a genuinely happy customer here.

The cream is called "Lion-M," and it's actually approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. It covers a crazy amount of stuff—we're talking acne, rashes, bug bites, cuts, burns, even hemorrhoids, warts, and moles. (It won't touch congenital warts, though—that's what their pamphlet says.)

It’s all-natural stuff too—lavender, chamomile, St. John's Wort, bay leaf, and I'm pretty sure there's some onion in there. It's a local, homemade product, and the 50g jar is $13. You can pick it up at Pike Place Market. (Full disclosure: the smell reminds me so much of my grandma's greasy breakfasts—all onions and lard—but honestly, once you see how well it works, who cares!?)

When I first grabbed it, I felt like such a sucker for buying it at a market, like some total amateur. But since I'm big into natural remedies, I figured... why not?
The wart I was applying it to (not on myself, obviously, but on my partner!) started shrinking right before our eyes every single day! Seriously, guys, this stuff works! We aren't even thinking about a doctor's visit or freezing it off anymore—it's just a matter of time before it's totally gone.
It worked for us! And it might be a lifesaver for anyone who hates going to the doctor.🙂

Given the abundance of threads regarding moles, I have decided against starting a new topic and will instead pose my inquiry here.

My partner has numerous moles across his body, and he accidentally scraped one on his chest today... It bled quite heavily, yet he simply applied a bandage and is stubbornly refusing to see a physician. Can anyone advise if this poses a genuine risk, and which medical facility would be most appropriate to visit for such a matter?