Many believe that a damaged mole can lead to disastrous consequences. For many people, the dark tubercle on the human body is something mysterious and dangerous. Is this really so? Can I die if I pick a mole? What to do if this happened by chance and to whom to turn for help? The answers to these questions are quite simple. But first you need to figure out what a mole is and whether it is so dangerous.
General views
A mole is a patch of skin that has undergone pigmentation. In this place, as a rule, many melanocyte cells accumulate. Specialists call moles nevus. It is melanin that affects the color and formation of dark neoplasms on human skin .
Moles most often appear in those who are regularly exposed to ultraviolet rays. Nevi can be small growths that rise above the surface of the skin or can be flat and completely invisible. This phenomenon can also be explained. The shape of the moles depends only on where the melanocytes are located under the skin. But why can’t they be touched?
In fact, a mole is a benign neoplasm. However, it is unpredictable. In other words, under certain conditions, nevus can become a malignant neoplasm. It is for this reason that you cannot touch it.
Is it easy to injure her
What happens if you pick up a mole? First of all, blood will go. And what will happen next is very difficult to predict. In any case, you should consult a doctor. Dermatologists say that a nevus can form anywhere, and this is simply impossible to predict. It is worth noting that moles are often formed even on the feet. Specialists recommend monitoring the appearance of new formations and knowing exactly where they are located.
In fact, you can damage the mole unnoticed. It will not be much work. For example, a nevus on the cheek. Most often, these formations very much interfere, and what happens if you pick a mole out of negligence? It should be careful. In addition, there are potentially dangerous places, for example:
- Nevuses that appear on the neck. They cause discomfort and are often injured, as there is friction on scarves and collars of clothing.
- Moles that are on the back. Often, women tear off their bra straps. And then accidentally threw a mole. What to do? Such injuries cannot be taken lightly. First, you should treat the wound, and then consult a doctor.
- Moles on the face. They are often stripped off by men during shaving. As you know, damage to the nevus is fraught with consequences. Therefore, it is worth removing them from the face in the clinic.
You can’t remove or tear off moles yourself. It is very dangerous. Experts do not recommend even touching them often.
What happens if you pick up a mole?
What is this fraught with? It is worth remembering that even small moles that have not manifested themselves for many years are a danger. Under certain conditions, the nevus can degenerate into melanoma. If a mole is damaged, this risk only increases. It is also worth considering that the larger the nevus, the more likely it is to get blood poisoning after a violation of its integrity.
So, what happens if you pick up a mole and not treat the wound? As a result of damage to the nevus, cells with melanin can enter the bloodstream. As you know, their behavior is aggressive. As a result of the activity of such cells, the process of degeneration of a mole can start.
Of course, such changes are not always observed. Most often, a new one begins to grow gradually at the site of the removed mole . There are frequent cases when an accidentally damaged formation disappeared completely. It depends on the cells that caused the birthmark.
Parents! be careful
The child is by nature very curious. Daughter, examining her pens, picked up a mole? What to do and how to be? Why did the child do this? Most likely, he became curious. But there are times when the nevus can bother the child and itch. If the mole was still broken, then first aid is necessary. The damaged area should be treated with hydrogen peroxide, and then apply a bandage. After a child injures a mole, it is worth showing it to a dermatologist.
As a rule, specialists should take skin samples and conduct all necessary studies. When the result is received, the doctor will determine if additional treatment is required. Often there is a need for consultation of an oncodermatologist.
The main task of parents is to explain to the child that moles cannot be ripped off. After all, children are attracted by incomprehensible dark spots on the skin, and it is very difficult to resist the temptation to pick them. Older children can explain what should be done with damage to the nevus.
Women should be careful
Is it possible to pick up a mole or not? Of course, no one forbids doing this. However, it is better not to risk it. Particular attention to damaged nevus should be paid to the fairer sex. According to statistics, skin cancer, which may occur due to a torn mole, takes second place after breast cancer.
In addition, experts have proved that the cause of every third melanoma disease becomes a damaged nevus. Therefore, moles to strip off and injure is undesirable.
When to visit a doctor
Mole, in fact, a harmless neoplasm. However, you should not touch it unnecessarily. If the nevus has been damaged, then discomfort may occur. A doctor's consultation may be required in the following cases:
- In the area of the damaged mole, such unpleasant sensations as burning and itching arose.
- Nevus began to gradually or sharply increase in size.
- If there is a change in the structure and shape of the mole: the surface cracks, begins to peel off and becomes more loose.
- Severe bleeding.
- There was inflammation and soreness.
Finally
If the nevus was nevertheless melanoma, well disguised as an ordinary mole, then do not worry at its first damage. Neoplasms, which are malignant tumors, are much more dangerous. At first, they may seem like ordinary moles of small size. Any damage to such a neoplasm can lead to its degeneration.
But even with such nevi, the risk of developing cancer is minimal. According to statistics, mortality from melanoma does not exceed 0.2%. The main thing is not to worry and not to panic. Indeed, the mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases is 50%.