[header] How to remove a mole with iodine [title] Proceed with caution. [step] Even though iodine mole removal is a popular home remedy, it's currently an unverified one. There is not enough medical evidence to prove or disprove its effectiveness. 
[substeps] On the other hand, there's no evidence suggesting that the practice is dangerous, either, and using iodine is safer than attempting to shave off the mole at home. You should never try shaving off a mole, even if you know it isn't cancerous.