India, Feb. 2 -- Skin moles are common, and for some people, the temptation to simply pick them off at home feels like an easy way to avoid a dermatologist's appointment. But how safe is this habit, really? What may seem like a harmless shortcut can quickly turn risky, with consequences far more serious than most people realise. Doctors warn that tampering with skin growths without proper medical evaluation can lead to complications - and in some cases, mask underlying conditions that require urgent attention.

Dr Mahyar Maddahali, widely known online as Dr Max, a physician specialising in aesthetic medicine and vascular and endovascular surgery, content creator and branding strategist, is calling out a disturbing and potentially dangerou...