Are birthmarks dangerous - is the danger of moles

A mole or, as experts say, a nevus( Latin naevus maternus) is a benign skin change in a limited area of ​​the body. This is the accumulation of melanocytes( pigment cells).They, as a rule, do not have a certain location. Many people worry whether moles are dangerous. The mass media sometimes give conflicting information about the origin of moles( nevi).Therefore, all information must be analyzed and verified.

The appearance of moles

Each person has a nevus( an average of somewhere up to forty pieces).They appear in childhood and adolescence( especially with puberty).It also happens that with birthmarks are born( statistics: 1 out of 100).They remind small spots of different colors: yellow-brown, brown, black. The shape can be oval or round, flat or slightly rising above the skin. These are ordinary nevi. They are not dangerous. It is believed that the appearance of moles is genetically inherent. Such a process can not be stopped.

After thirty-five years also there are dysplastic nevi( in clothing-protected places).This is an irregular shape of the pigmentation spots. The color can be from a dark brown to a rusty brown on a pink background. They are also not dangerous in themselves.

Sometimes, in time, moles are hidden in the deep layers of the skin, pushing to the surface, they begin to bulge. Such nevi are called dermal. When a white rim appears around the mole, it means that after a while it will dissolve and disappear. But the nevi should be watched.

When birthmarks are dangerous

Due to various circumstances nevuses from benign become malignant tumors called melanoma( skin cancer).Starting quite harmless melanoma in the III and IV stages gives a mortality of 80% -90%.But we must remember that with timely treatment( stage I), recovery is guaranteed in 95%.

To regenerate the nevus, of course, a definite push is needed. This, above all, excessive exposure to the sun, burning skin. Systematic irradiation with ultraviolet is the primary cause of changes in skin cells, the risk of developing melanoma increases. For example, in Australia, skin melanoma is considered an occupational disease in those who work in the open air, in the sun.

The cause of degeneration of the birthmark may be its damage. If you accidentally injured the mole( nail, washcloth, with clothing rubbing), consult a doctor. Often the severity of such trauma can be determined only by an oncologist.

When to "sound an alarm"

There are first signs that should alert every person and get a doctor:

1. Peeling and itching in the area of ​​a mole.
2. The appearance of granules, inclusions, veins, nodules.
3. Change the color, shape, size.
4. The bleeding of the nevus.
5. Appearance of small formations of dark color around the birthmark.
6. Crimson or blue bezel around the nevus.

Prevention measures

In order not to provoke the occurrence of dangerous diseases from moles, the following should be done:

1. Wear loose clothing that does not squeeze birth marks.
2. Try to be less in the sun during the hours of its activity, use a sunscreen with a protection of at least 50 units.
3. Systematically inspect your body, watch for the emergence of new and the state of existing nevi.
4. In case of injury to the birthmark, it is better to use preventative removal.

Methods of removal

There are several methods of removal:

Surgical. It is still considered one of the most reliable methods. Allows the doctor to remove everything and get material for histology.

Removal using liquid nitrogen( cryodestruction). This method is good for small formations. A disadvantage is the inability to obtain material for the study of histology.

Removal with electric loops( electrocoupling). The method is easy to apply, bloodless, no seams, you can take the material for a biopsy. A small rehabilitation period. The disadvantage is unsatisfactory cosmetic effect. Often there are white spots, the risk of keloid scars.

Laser( application of high-energy laser ).This method is good for small deletions. But it is difficult to take material for research.

Radio-wave excision( use of high frequency radio frequency equipment). Removes both small and large formations. Good cosmetic effect. You can take a biopsy. A small rehabilitation period.

Never remove a birthmark by yourself. In any case, a specialist with oncological training should deal with the problem of nevi. Only a doctor can decide if moles are dangerous. If the nevi do not cause trouble, they should not be touched. Be healthy!