In the Middle Ages, the European Inquisition considered moles on human skin to be “devilish marks”, and for such a feature of their appearance they could easily burn at the stake. A little later, on the contrary, a fashion appeared for jewelry-flies, which were glued under the eye or over the upper lip. But today clean skin is in fashion again. What to do if you have moles on your face, is it possible to remove them?
Moles are ...
There is not a single person with perfectly clean skin from birth. Each of us has moles, only in different quantities, their appearance and type may also differ. The medical name for this phenomenon is nevus. This term is suitable for moles of any type and color. The most common
nevus pigmentosa. In fact, these are visible deposits of melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of our skin. Depending on the place of its accumulation, such moles can be convex and flat. The exact location of the accumulation of melanin is important to determine for removal. Nevi can be intradermal (the pigment is in the dermis), epidermal (in the epidermis) and borderline / mixed (melanocytes are located between the epidermis and dermis). An important sign of pigmented moles: they always have a brown or black color. If the nevi are red, most likely, they appeared due to too rapid growth of blood vessels. In a separate category, cosmetologists place hanging moles - neoplasms on a thin stalk, as well as large ones, the size of which is more than 10 centimeters. It is believed that the larger the nevus, the higher the risk of its degeneration into a malignant neoplasm.
Causes of neoplasms on the skin
Before looking for the answer to the question of whether
moles can be removed
on the face, we will try to understand why they appear at all. Look at the skin of a baby - newborns have practically no moles on their skin, sometimes fairly large
birthmarks may be present
. But for preschoolers and first-graders, nevi and freckles are commonplace. That's right, moles usually appear in the first year of life, sometimes young people also find tumors of this type on their bodies with surprise. But after 25 years, new nevi appear rarely. And yet there are a number of reasons that stimulate the appearance of new moles. In the first place heredity - the number and type of nevus on the body can be transmitted to the child from one of the parents. Factors stimulating the appearance of moles: changes in the hormonal background of the body, skin damage, exposure to ultraviolet rays and x-ray irradiation. Also, new nevi can appear after receiving a dose of radiation, during puberty, pregnancy or stress (all these are hormonal reactions).
Delete or leave?
In fact, the question of reducing moles should be decided by the doctor after the examination and analysis. The thing is that some nevi should be removed as soon as possible, while others are not recommended to be touched even by “gentle” methods. With particular attention should discuss this issue and choose the method of information, if there are moles on the face. Is it possible to remove them from such a sensitive area? There are modern methods that allow, if necessary, to bring a mole from any part of the body without consequences. But before you sign up for the procedure, you should weigh all the pros and cons. The examination should be carried out if the existing nevi increase in size or in adulthood are concerned about neoplasms. Doctors also primarily recommend getting rid of large moles and bulging / having a leg that can be accidentally injured.
Surgical excision
One of the oldest options for removing the nevus is a mini-operation. The essence of this surgery is simple: with a scalpel, the doctor simply cuts out the disturbing defect. There is only one serious drawback in the surgical treatment option - after its holding there will remain a scar, the size and brightness of which depend on the same characteristics of the removed nevus. Of course, this is very undesirable if the moles are on the face. Can I delete them in this way? It is possible, and in some situations even necessary. Since only a surgical operation almost completely eliminates the likelihood of relapse and complications.
Salon methods of reducing nevi
Surgical removal has become considered unpopular and outdated since the advent of a decent alternative - a laser. Modern devices allow you to accurately set the depth and place of impact. Is this option suitable if you want to reduce
moles on your face? Can nevuses be removed from delicate skin with a laser? In most cases, yes, the technology is considered quite safe. What is especially important - there are no scars. An alternative option is cryodestruction, the essence of this method is to burn pathological skin cells with liquid nitrogen. The procedure is performed without pain relief, during which healthy tissues adjacent to the removed ones may be damaged. Electrocoagulation - burning of individual skin cells with pulses of electric current. The method is considered quite safe, but very often after such removal, a scar remains at the site of the nevus.
Home remedies
If in doubt and still think about whether it is
possible to remove moles on the face with liquid nitrogen and a laser, it makes sense to try folk recipes. Do not expect miracles from the "grandmother" funds, but if you do everything right and go through the full course of such treatment, most likely, the nevi will really become less bright. The garlic mask gives good results. Grind one clove of garlic and apply the pulp to the mole, the skin around should be pre-lubricated with petroleum jelly. Cover the treated area with a band-aid and do not remove it for about 4 hours. Do this mask once every 3-4 days, the course of treatment is 5-10 procedures. You can also lubricate the nevus with pineapple juice or castor oil twice a day. Warning: do not use several folk remedies at the same time!
Is it possible to remove moles on the face in spring, summer and under other special conditions
It is best to remove nevi in the winter between the ages of 20 and 40. The thing is that in the cold season we get a lower dose of ultraviolet rays, which can interfere with the normal recovery of the skin or provoke a relapse. Can moles be removed on the face in summer or spring? Most experts will give a negative answer to this question. But in some situations (for example, if the nevus began to rapidly and rapidly degenerate), an exception to the general rules is possible. If you are concerned about some individual
moles on the body, but you are not yet mentally prepared for removal, it makes sense to observe them and consult with a specialist. Most often, nevi are a purely aesthetic defect, and if they are not injured, there are no problems, but other situations also occur when it is simply necessary to remove the neoplasm. Many female patients ask if moles can be removed on the face during menstruation. It is also undesirable due to the high risk of severe bleeding, it is better to appoint a procedure for another time.