According to popular beliefs, moles are special marks that carry information about the fate, character, hidden potential and natural abilities of a particular person. And if there are a lot of such signs, then the person marked by them should be incredibly happy in life.
Causes of moles
The appearance of moles on the body is due to several reasons: heredity, weak immunity and the result of direct exposure to sunlight, most of which are affected by the head. If the nevi (the medical name for moles) are well known to their owner, do not bother, do not grow and do not change color and shape - do not really worry.
It should be alarmed if the pigmented formation is poorly located and is constantly at risk of damage. Moles on the head can be affected by the temples of the glasses or in the process of combing hair. Inadvertently, they can be injured when wearing a headgear.
According to their structure, moles are divided into:
- Vascular (It looks like a red mole on the head, formed with the participation of the vessels forming nodules during the growth).
- Non-vascular. (They are the result of accumulation of melanocytes (pigment cells), the amount of which depends on the color of the nevus; the more there are, the darker the mole).
Mole Forms
The mole on the head in the hair also varies in shape and can be flat or convex. A flat formation is located in the upper layer of the skin and has the appearance of a spot. Usually it does not require increased attention, since it does not cause a person any concern. Convex nevus rises above the surface of the epidermis, sometimes has some similarities with warts and is always at risk of injury. If for some reason a mole on the head is damaged, bleeding should immediately be stopped with a tampon moistened with hydrogen peroxide. Attach dry gauze folded several times to the lesion site, press it to the wound and hold it for 5-10 minutes. Then be sure to contact the medical institution for help. A partially torn mole will be professionally removed by specialists and immediately sent for analysis. With complete separation of the nevus, the latter must be wrapped in gauze moistened with saline and also given for histological examination, which allows to determine the type of neoplasm and make the correct diagnosis. Such an analysis is an indispensable basis for the recognition of cancer.
How to care for a mole on your head
Moles on the head (photo) are not only a cosmetic flaw; this is a serious enough problem requiring close attention and careful handling.
There is almost always a risk of nevus degenerating into malignant tumors (melanomas), which can be cured only at the initial stage of detection. The fact is that melanomas quickly give metastases, as a result of which a fatal outcome occurs within a few months.
Caring for a mole of this type should be very careful and accurate. Do not use peels and scrubs at the place of its formation, in particular on the head. A mole can be under the hair, so you need to carefully comb, try to squeeze such a place and not touch the crest of the skin in this area. It is necessary to ensure that the headgear or temples of glasses do not exert pressure on the nevus. It is absolutely necessary to control the size, shape and color of the mole on the head and consult a doctor for any pathologies.
No self-medication!
A convex large mole on the head or under the hair is most often to be removed, especially if it creates a clear aesthetic defect. It is highly recommended not to take independent measures to remove the mole (dressing with red thread, the use of celandine, etc.). Even if good friends gave valuable advice, and they helped someone - you can’t touch a mole! Do not stick large nevi with a band-aid, as this will create a greenhouse effect - comfortable conditions for degenerating a harmless mole into a dangerous melanoma. The very first step in caring for or removing a neoplasm should be to consult a dermatologist.
Signs of degeneration of a mole on the head
Any mole on the head under the hair when exposed to certain internal and external factors is at risk of becoming a malignant formation. Therefore, sometimes its removal, especially in the scalp , is the best option to prevent a much greater danger. There are 5 signs by which you can determine the degeneration of a mole and begin to sound the alarm:
- Asymmetry. Drawn imaginary axis is required to divide the mole into two parts; bad nevus halves will be of different sizes. In clinics, for a precise diagnosis, they use a special drug that evaluates a mole in a 12-axis way.
- Color. The mole located on the head changed color: it turned black or red, the skin around it became white.
- The edges. The contour is a manifestation of changes and irregularities.
- Sizes. The greatest likelihood of degeneration in large moles (more than 6 mm). Although there have been cases of conversion to melanoma of a 1-millimeter nevus.
- Dynamics. The manifestation of various external changes - peeling, crusts, cracks, bleeding, up to a sharp disappearance of the mole.
When to contact a dermatologist
If you find at least one of the 5 signs, as well as the pain that has appeared in the mole or its damage, you should immediately consult a doctor. The specialist will tell you the sequence of further actions: either removal of the neoplasm, or further monitoring and gentle care.
Confirm the transformation of a mole into melanoma is possible by conducting clinical diagnostics in the first stage and epiluminescent computer dermatoscopy in the second. In no case should a biopsy of the neoplasm be performed - examination with the extraction of a piece of material. To refute or confirm the diagnosis of melanoma is possible only after histological analysis.
Hair on a mole: how to get rid
You can not remove hair on moles, it is recommended to just cut them off. By the way, vegetation on the nevus is a good sign, indicating a high degree of cell maturity and a minimum chance of degeneration into melanoma.
For complete disposal of hair at the first stage, it is required to remove the mole, and then carry out laser hair removal. A mole on the head of a child can be removed with a full medical justification for the need for this operation, otherwise
keloid scars will form on the site of excised nevi in ​​adolescence
.Why is it necessary to get rid of a mole?
Nevi located on the head, especially in the scalp, are most often removed. Reasons confirming the correctness of such a decision:
- high probability of damage;
- regular exposure to them with cosmetic preparations (shampoo, soap, skin care products);
- incomplete protection against ultraviolet rays (moles on the head receive them many times more than on the rest of the body);
- aesthetic unattractiveness.
Delete or not?
Be sure to listen to your own intuition and feelings. Maybe the mole located on the head does not interfere at all, and the person got used to her presence. Then extreme caution should be exercised in relation to such a problem place. In any case, you will need competent advice from a specialist who is able to assess the potential danger of pigmentation and suggest what measures are best taken: regularly observe or remove.
In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is advisable to remove the mole under the child’s hair, because children do not always remember caution with such phenomena.
Mole removal methods
Surgical method. A mole is excised along with adjacent tissues. The disadvantage of this method is the scar at the site of excision. Advantage: the ability to take material for histological analysis.
Laser Less traumatic, safe, painless, which is why it is most in demand. The laser beam, which has a bactericidal effect, stops bleeding, avoiding complications. In addition, after the procedure, there will be no scars or scars on the skin: only the nevus cells will be removed, without affecting the surrounding tissues.
Cryodestruction. Destruction of nevus tissues is carried out by liquid nitrogen of ultra-low temperature (up to -196 ), which is enough for instant freezing and destruction of any organic formation. In time, the procedure takes from 10 seconds to 3 minutes and does not cause any pain.
Electrocoagulation A method in which exposure to a mole is performed by high-frequency current discharges, playing the role of a kind of scalpel. With the help of the supplied discharges, the phased execution of micro-notches cuts the mole in small layers. The strong thermal effect generated by the electric field prevents bleeding, which minimizes the risk of infection.
Radio wave. Gentle non-contact technique based on accurate tissue excision and literal evaporation of pigmented cells using radio waves. The advantage of this method is the absence of physical pressure on the upper skin layers, painlessness, the absence of scars and scars and the possibility of histological analysis.
If the mole is benign, it is better to choose the least painful method, after which the lesion site will quickly heal and will not remind you of the operation performed by scars or scars. In cases of suspected malignancy, it is better to use a method that allows histological analysis of tissues.
What does a mole on a head mean?
Each mole carries certain information about a person. Located in the hair, it is a favorable sign and is found in people who are able to think. She most often noted great minds and outstanding researchers. A hidden and invisible mole will indicate a secretive person.
Pigmented education on the crown - a special energy point, characteristic of people with extraordinary mental abilities. These personalities can easily succeed in professionally-intellectual spheres, are able to lead an aloof lifestyle. Often such people have the gift of clairvoyance, but not everyone knows how to properly develop this potential.
A mole on the back of the head is inaccessible to the eye of its owner, the characteristic features of which are isolation and alienation. Such a person will never flaunt his personal life and will not discuss his own problems with others. It’s hard enough to have a conversation with him.
Whiskey is considered a very vulnerable area, so a mole in this place will indicate a high sensitivity and vulnerability of a person. True, this can not always be guessed: the closer the nevus is to the hair, the more carefully the person hides her vulnerable nature. A mole located on the right temple will give out a special person with developed intuition, who can subtly grasp the interlocutor’s mood and delve into the true reasons for his actions. This allows him to quickly assess any situation and make competent decisions.
A mole on the crown portends success and wealth, and the darker it is, the more significant these benefits will be.
Mole on the forehead - a symbol of success
A mole in the upper part of the forehead indicates a brave and strong-willed person who can succeed in any field. People around him easily obey his charisma. Good personalities are made from such personalities. The lower the mole is located in the forehead, the less strong is the person’s character, up to weakness.
Wherever a mole is located on the head, it can be either positive or not very pleasant for its owner. In any case, such a pigmented formation requires special care and supervision by a specialist. Otherwise, it can become a source of big problems.