All people on the body have various bulges, spots, outgrowths. Some of them are large, while others are small. They do not bother at all, since they do not cause itching or pain. According to statistics, all people are owners of approximately 20 nevi. Every second individual has red moles on the body. The causes of such skin formations are of genuine interest. Are they dangerous? What threaten for a person? Need treatment?
What is a red mole?
In medicine, such a skin formation is called angioma. Moles can be on the body from birth. Sometimes they appear as a person grows older. Angiomas are benign formations. Their occurrence is associated with impaired functioning of the lymphatic system or vascular system. Red moles may occur in different parts of the body. The photos below show various manifestations of angiomas.
Red formations, regardless of their location and type, have a common feature. When you press on a mole, it turns pale. Then it returns to its original shade.
A red mole on the skin can appear completely suddenly. And both in adults and in children. In exactly the same way, it may disappear without any need for treatment.
Classification of moles
Angiomas vary in location, with respect to the depth of the skin and in shape.
The following types of moles are distinguished:
- flat - a plaque forms on the surface of the skin;
- branched (arachnids, stellate) - many blood vessels depart from the epicenter of the mole;
- pineal - protruding neoplasms above the skin;
- nodular - point moles, indicating exit to the surface of a blood vessel.
Moles are classified according to the type of vessels that caused the angioma. Accordingly, they distinguish: capillary, arterial, venous formations.
The following types of moles are most common.
- Capillary hemangioma. The most common type. The mole has a bright red color or blue-crimson. Represents a vasodilation or rupture. Such a mole can be localized in any part of the body. May appear on the face. In children, such skin manifestations are found in the groin, on the arms, neck, ankles, chest, face.
- Cavernous (cavernous). This is a combination of several vessels forming large cavities. On top of the mole is a thin layer of the epidermis. It is located above the surface of the skin. Often such a mole appears on the face and has an ugly appearance. It can be localized in the liver, spleen. Often it causes disturbances in the activity of these organs, since it has impressive dimensions.
- Branched hemangioma. It looks like a swollen pulsating formation filled with blood. As a rule, it combines several moles that are interconnected. When pressed, an outflow of blood occurs. Then it is filled again.
Reasons for the appearance
Angiomas present on the baby’s body from birth arise probably due to the pathology of fetal development. As a rule, red moles appear on the body of a newborn as a result of infectious diseases transferred by the mother, exacerbation of chronic ailments, pyelonephritis, viral acute respiratory viral infections. In babies, during the first 7 years, such formations (if their size does not exceed 1 cm) disappear without a trace.
If adults have red moles on the body, the causes of their appearance can be very diverse. There is a theory that these phenomena can be triggered by exposure to sunlight or the abuse of a solarium. However, there are no facts directly confirming such a statement.
To date, doctors distinguish several factors, as a result of which red moles appear on the body.
Causes of occurrence:
- gastrointestinal problems (especially pathology of the liver and pancreas);
- hormonal changes;
- cardiovascular ailments;
- heredity;
- disharmony of skin pigmentation;
- violation of lipid metabolism.
What is the danger?
Indeed, in what? Red moles appear on the body, usually imperceptibly. A little speck is not given importance. Such inattention often leads to the development of a tumor focus. Therefore, a red mole that has not resolved on its own should not be ignored. Of course, angiomas very rarely transform into malignant tumors, but nevertheless they carry a danger in themselves.
Mechanical damage to a mole can result in severe bleeding. Indeed, in fact, this formation is a bundle of blood vessels. Particular attention is required by angiomas located in places of constant contact with clothing. No less dangerous are moles formed in the scalp. The use of a hair dryer, comb, haircut - factors that can damage a mole.
An angioma that appears on the skin is a clear signal of hormonal disruptions, age-related changes, and gastrointestinal dysfunction. If there are massive placers or the mole is rapidly growing in size - this is a serious reason to seek help from a specialist.
Convex moles
Most often, angiomas have a flat appearance. They may resemble a stain or nodule. Why are red moles convex? Their occurrence is provoked by damage to the blood vessel. If you click on the surface of the angioma, a feeling of constriction appears.
Their development is associated with factors such as:
- ultraviolet radiation;
- hormonal disbalance;
- violation of the pancreas.
Large moles are dangerous due to the high probability of injury. In addition to severe bleeding, there is a chance of infection. People with such formations should consult a dermatologist.
Hanging moles
This formation "on the leg" has a rich red color. A benign mole is characterized by:
- rapid development (within a couple of months);
- elevation above the surface of the skin;
- the formation of a hyperemic roller around it;
- sizes in diameter up to 1 cm;
- the presence of bleeding;
- uneven surface.
If a red mole is located on the skin in the place of constant mechanical stress, then it is better to remove it. As a rule, cauterize hanging formations with liquid nitrogen or silver.
Bright red moles
Such formations are formed due to the proliferation of blood vessels. Visually, they look like a lot of red moles of a convex nature and saturated color. Blurry spots or cone-shaped growths reach the size of a pea. You may notice small vascular branches from the mole itself.
Determining the root cause is a rather painstaking and complex process. Doctors distinguish the following sources of the appearance of such moles:
- violation of the liver;
- malfunctions in the pancreas;
- hormonal changes.
Vascular moles
Education data differ visually. They can resemble cobwebs, rosacea, nets. Quite often they appear on the face. As a rule, they are noticed only after an increase in the birthmark in diameter.
The reasons for the development of such entities include:
- heredity;
- pregnancy and childbirth;
- strong physical activity;
- chronic ailments (especially hypertension and liver disease);
- alcohol abuse
- excessive visits to baths and saunas.
A laser is used to remove vascular moles . It allows you to selectively affect areas of blood vessels. At the same time, it does not affect healthy tissues at all.
Red formations in children
In babies, moles appear, as a rule, from birth. Education in children are as follows:
- a small red mole - up to 1.5 cm in diameter;
- average angioma - size varies from 1.5 to 10 cm;
- large education - more than 10 cm.
Large stains require special attention. Be sure to consult a dermatologist. A small red mole is completely safe. As noted above, it often resolves on its own.
Sometimes babies have moles that require immediate removal. Such a decision is made if the formation grows, has a large size, or is localized in an unfavorable place.
Key indications for removal:
- bleeding;
- itching
- mole damage;
- peeling;
- change in hue or size.
Removal is done by laser. The postoperative period is quite important. Be sure to follow all the recommendations and instructions of the doctor. In addition to taking the prescribed drugs and a gentle regimen, the skin of the baby should be protected from exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Important recommendation
Do not self-medicate. Quite often, the removal of moles at home leads to serious bleeding, infection. In the future, this threatens suppuration.
Treatment of moles at home often results in serious mechanical injury as a result of careless handling.
A competent specialist doctor will tell you how to solve the problem. It will help get rid of a skin defect by modern methods.
To treat or not to treat?
A similar dilemma torments every person who has red dots on his body. As a rule, they absolutely do not need treatment, and even more so in removal. If the mole is located on the face and, according to the patient, disfigures him, you can consult a doctor for help.
Angiomas, not subject to friction of clothes and not growing in size, are not removed. Moreover, it is important to control their dynamics. In case of an increase in size or a change in color, you should immediately consult a doctor.
The treatment of angiomas depends on the location and type. The choice of an effective method for removing a mole is determined by the doctor.
- X-ray radiation. The patient is assigned a course of sessions, after which the mole brightens and completely disappears. There is an opinion about the harmfulness of rays.
- Surgical excision. Such an operation is performed in a clinic at a surgeon's appointment. After excision, scars may remain.
- Carbon dioxide cauterization. This method is used exclusively for surface formations. For deep moles, the method is completely ineffective.
- Chemical sclerosis. It is used for large capillary formations. Special preparations are introduced into the skin area near the mole. They block access to the mole, thereby separating it from the bloodstream.
- Method of cryodestruction. Freezing formation with liquid nitrogen. Use this method only for moles located above the surface, not affecting the deeper layers of the skin.
- Cauterization by coagulation. The most modern way to remove. There are several varieties of coagulation. No scars or scars remain at the removal site.
Conclusion
If your body has red moles, this is absolutely no reason to panic. Make an appointment with a dermatologist. He will carefully examine your red moles on the body, the reasons for their appearance, give the necessary recommendations. And, most importantly, it will assure you of the complete groundlessness of your fears. Red moles are usually completely safe!