assuming you had this mole removed recently i'd say the redness and itching are a normal part of the healing process. as the body heals a wound (in this case the one caused by having the mole burned off) it employs several types of cells and chemical compounds to repair the skin layers that have been damaged. during that process a chemical compound called histamine can be released. histamine can cause itching. along similar lines the redness can be caused by various cells and the body's chemical response to the wound. it's important you not scratch this patch of skin while it's healing. if you pull the scab off a scar can form. it's ok to rub the area with the flat of your hand. if you're concerned about scratching during your sleep put socks on your hands! i know it sounds wacky but it will keep you from accidentally scratching your face with a fingernail while you sleep. the itching and redness should calm down as the days pass. if the redness and itching get worse you can put a call in to your doctor's office and speak with the nurse to find out what to do. good luck!
had a mole removed an now its red an very itchy. the mole was on my forearm. my doctor burned it off. now it is red an very itchy. whats causing it to do that?