In XVIII, a mole or "fly" was an indispensable decoration of every self-respecting coquette. The ladies of that time believed that Venus herself marked the lucky owners of moles. And in our time, a sweet mole can be an indisputable attribute of beauty and sexuality. But, unfortunately, not all formations on the body are aesthetically pleasing and safe for the health of their owner.
Hanging moles on the neck and other parts of the body are the cause of many people's inconvenience. The skin processes are papilla-shaped, and sometimes resemble a mushroom. The palette of shades of moles can be very diverse, as well as their size. However, it is not entirely correct to call all skin neoplasms moles - it is rather a household name. The medical concept of “nevus” means all pigmented skin formations and applies to all moles and birthmarks . Nevus (acquired or congenital), as a rule, has a benign nature. But there are risk groups that require mandatory observation by a specialist - a dermatologist.
At risk include people:
- with a lot of hanging moles on the body;
- if the size of skin lesions is more than 5 mm;
- with red hair and very fair skin;
- with age spots;
- pregnant.
No need to panic, try to guess what hanging moles appear from, diagnose yourself or, even worse, self-medicate. The reasons for the formation of moles are great and oncology is not at all to blame. To establish the correct diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo a series of examinations: a blood test for biochemistry, blood sugar, cholesterol and other indicators, an ultrasound of the internal organs.
There are no places on the body where a mole cannot form. They can be located anywhere: on the face, in the axillary areas, under the chest, in the groin and even the anal area, but most often there are hanging moles on the neck. Finding such an education in some places is a purely physical inconvenience. Experts recommend removing hanging moles where they can undergo various mechanical damage.
It does not matter for what reason the decision was made to remove the mole - physical discomfort or cosmetic defect. To choose how to remove a hanging mole, and in what way it is better to carry out this removal, it is better to entrust to professionals - cosmetologists and dermatologists. Now many different methods for eliminating hanging moles are available: electrocoagulation, radio wave coagulation, laser or surgical removal, cryodestruction (liquid nitrogen). It is extremely undesirable to remove hanging moles on the neck with "grandmother's" means, such as rubbing the processes on the skin with celandine or cauterizing with iodine. If damaged, there is a real threat of degeneration of a benign mole into a malignant melanoma. This is a serious disease, better known as skin cancer, and of course, it is easier to prevent than to treat.
A few simple rules for the prevention of melanoma:
- do not abuse the effect of ultraviolet radiation on moles and birthmarks (this applies especially to those formations that are not hidden under clothing - hanging moles on the neck, face, palms, etc .;
- avoid any mechanical damage to moles;
- regularly monitor changes in the usual state of hanging moles.
Symptoms, the appearance of which urgently needs to see a doctor:
- mole increased in size ;
- any mole seal;
- mole has changed color;
- discomfort in the mole, itching;
- the mole is bleeding;
- the skin on the mole was taut, the skin pattern disappeared;
- markedly increased the total number of moles on the body.
If the mole was damaged, torn, you need to treat it with hydrogen peroxide, and contact a medical institution. There, the injured mole is skillfully removed and sent for histological examination. If the mole is completely separated from the skin, it must be taken for analysis, wrapped in a sterile cloth or bandage soaked in saline.
Delay with a visit to a doctor is not worth it. The sooner a problem is discovered, of course, if it exists, the faster and more successfully it can be eradicated.