Each person on the body can be found nevus, and not one. As a rule, it does not cause any discomfort and anxiety. But there are cases when a mole hurts when pressed. It’s not worth the delay here. Before we find out the causes of the onset of the disease state, we will consider what they should be.
Types of Moles
Two types are distinguished: congenital and acquired. The former are usually inherited. In size, shape and color, they are different.
The appearance of the second contributes to a large number of reasons:
- there is a change in the radioactive background;
- receiving a large dose of ultraviolet radiation;
- puberty, pregnancy, some diseases - in a word, a change in the hormonal background;
- genetics.
Moles are divided into non-vascular and hemangiomas.
The former are flat, convex, of various shapes. Color - from flesh to black. May look like a dot or a big spot.
Hemangiomas appear if blood vessels are damaged. They are pink or red. In turn, they are divided into:
- capillary (located on the surface);
- cavernous (located on the skin).
There are also moments when moles form on their own. This phenomenon is not harmful to human health.
Why does a mole hurt?
Pain receptors are located on the surface of the skin. In addition, any nerve endings with irritation cause unpleasant pain. Nevus is in the skin, which means it reacts to irritation just like skin integuments.
High and low temperature, damage, burn can provoke the appearance of discomfort. In this case, the mole starts to hurt, but not only it. Painful sensations occur on the skin adjacent to her. And it’s not so bad. Worse if only the site of localization of the nevus hurts.
The mole begins to hurt, because when the epithelial cover is destroyed, nerve endings are exposed.
If pain appears at the spot - you should look for the cause of its formation. Only a specialist (dermatologist) can correctly determine what caused this condition.
Now in more detail we will consider the main factors provoking the appearance of painful sensations.
Injury
This is one of the reasons why a mole on the back hurts when pressed, and not just on the back. Often these spots are located in an uncomfortable place. They can be damaged by straps, belts, belts and just clothes. Nevi located on the neck are injured when using a washcloth while taking water procedures.
Flat warts that look completely harmless can be damaged during hair removal or shaving.
Hanging growths are most often damaged by clothing. Constant irritation contributes to the destruction of the upper layer. Nerve endings become bare and painfully respond to every touch. This mole starts to hurt when pressed.
Hanging growths are often rubbed with clothing. Due to constant trauma, the upper layer is erased, the nerves of the tubercle become naked. Frequent rubbing of a mole can provoke cell degeneration. A benign outgrower degenerates into a malignant one. A mole starts to hurt, what should I do in this case?
First, determine the degree of damage. If the nevus is completely torn off, treat the wound, apply an antiseptic dressing. Go to the doctor right away. The specialist will conduct an examination and, if necessary, prescribe treatment.
Ultraviolet
The culprit in the fact that when pressed, a mole on the face often hurts is a sunburn. Pigmented formations are often found on the face. Ultraviolet rays act on them differently than on ordinary skin. Their entry on the cells provokes the appearance of a malignant formation.
There are nevi that, when they appear on the skin, are already prone to degeneration. The impetus for this process is ultraviolet. Mole begins to itch, hurt. Those spots that are located on the face or neck are especially noticeable. They are constantly exposed to sunlight. That's why it is advisable to avoid direct sunlight, and the parts of the body where the nevus is located should be covered with clothing.
If a mole begins to hurt when pressed after a long tan, try not to be affected by the infection. Treat this area of the body with an antiseptic, apply a sterile dressing to the stain, and be sure to consult a specialist.
Inflammation
It hurts when you press home - the cause may be inflammatory processes. Their appearance, untreated damaged tubercles provoke them. Usually, the nevus can be accidentally hooked and simply not notice. Microbes get inside the wound and begin their "dark" business. The skin around the mole turns red, swells and hurts. A kind of depingmen rim appears. It prevents the spread of diseased cells that are trying to actively multiply. In this case, a specialist can not do. As a last resort, visit a dermatologist, but it is best to consult a dermatologist. He determine the nature of education.
You can try to get rid of the problem at home. But these measures are carried out at the initial stage of the inflammatory process. And even if you managed to relieve inflammation, a specialist consultation will not hurt. Only he can determine the nature of the inflammatory process and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Rebirth
All the reasons that were listed above give an answer to the question why a mole hurts when pressed. If you do not pay attention to the problem, then the nevus will begin to reborn. Benign formations, constantly exposed to injuries, can provoke changes in the cells. Inflammatory processes occurring in moles indicate the initial stage of rebirth. Without expert control, a small bulge can be a big problem.
The first stage of change is characterized by the following symptoms:
- redness;
- no pain, itching.
Urgently see a doctor. A change in pigmentation indicates that the nevus is turning into melanoma. Timely treatment may prevent the development of cancer cells.
With inflammation of the mole in an elderly person, an oncologist's consultation is necessary. With age, the body weakens, the development of pathological processes increases.
What to do if a mole is inflamed
Mole hurts when pressed, what should I do? The most important step is to stop self-medicating and panic. Redness does not always indicate that rebirth is occurring. Many others should be added to this symptom.
Now recommendations how to proceed:
- Soak a gauze cloth: one part of chlorhexedine, the same amount of dimexidine and two parts of water.
- Apply a compress to the inflamed area for half an hour. The procedure is carried out three times a day. The treatment lasts five days.
Most often, soreness and redness pass during this time. If the tool does not help, go to a specialist.
You can also try using ointments with zinc and salicylic acid. They should help ease the inflammatory process of the antibiotic drug.
Put a patch on the nevus to prevent repeated damage.
An oncologist will have to urgently visit if a mole:
- changed in size;
- blackened or reddened;
- does not become "normal" within a week.
On the back
If a mole on the back hurts, most likely it was accidentally damaged. In any case, you should consult a doctor. After the examination, the doctor will advise you to take tests. This procedure is necessary to detect melanoma at an early stage. Only after this, the nevus is removed. There are several ways to help get rid of the growth. The most common is laser removal. You can still remove the mole by electric shock, by freezing.
If necessary, chemotherapy is carried out, but only on the recommendation of a doctor. This procedure is used to stop the growth of "harmful" cells or at least slow it down.
As already noted above, you can not hesitate if the nevus turned red, began to get very sick, changed its size, shape. This is the first bell that something not very good is happening. In this case - no self-medication, only a specialist examination will help you find the right way out of the situation.
On the face and neck
Unpleasant cosmetic effect creates spots on the face. Such nevi are in a hurry to remove, even without the appearance of pain and their degeneration.
If a mole hurts on the face when pressed, it is urgently necessary to be examined. A highly qualified specialist, after an external inspection of the spot, can immediately say what measures should be taken. One option is removal.
If the growth is damaged on the neck, there may be a danger of its degeneration into melanoma. Most often, a small pimple is invisible, but it is easy to damage it. You can touch the nevus when combing, changing clothes. Especially if it is under the hair or where the skin is in contact with the seams.
If the growth began to hurt, most likely it is damaged. Even the smallest injury can trigger the development of bad cells (skin cancer). Do not wait for the pain to pass by itself. See your doctor right away. Only he will help stop the degeneration of the spot and save it from serious consequences.
Health care
What can a specialist advise if you contact him. If the pain appeared after damage to the nevus or it came off, then most likely you will be recommended to remove it.
If a wound has formed at the site of the bulge, then a bandage with an antiseptic solution (for example, hydrogen peroxide) will help. If the mole comes off at home, put its saline solution, close the jar tightly and give it to the doctor. The specialist will conduct a study. Only after it treatment will be prescribed.
The doctor may advise you to remove the nevus if it is located in a traumatic place. Remember, this procedure should be carried out in a specialized institution, and not in a beauty salon.
A painful condition appears when touched. In this case, the doctor will conduct an examination using a dermoscope. The mole will be visible more clearly.
If, in addition to pain, itching appears, the specialist prescribes drugs from it. Nevus can not be combed.
In any case, if a mole hurts, you should consult a doctor. Skin cancer in the early stages responds well to therapy.
Prevention and Safety
In order for an ordinary mole not to become a big problem, preventive measures must be observed.
- Do not be in the sun for too long.
- Give up bad habits.
- All diseases should be treated on time.
- If itching, pain, cracking occurs, urgently visit a medical institution.
- If a mole hurts, then do not disregard this.
Now let's talk a bit about security measures if a mole on the head hurts when pressed.
In order not to injure the growth:
- Do not use care products if they are aggressive (peels, scrubs).
- Try not to act on it mechanically.
- Observe the shape, size of the mole.
- Never remove the growth yourself.
If a mole hurts, what should I do? Seek emergency medical attention, especially if the following symptom appears:
- The shape of the growth has changed and it is growing.
- The mole hurts, the area that is nearby has become sensitive.
- The spot is peeling, burning sensation, slight bleeding.
Conclusion
Take care of your health. Remember that even a small mole can be a big problem. Only a specialist will make the correct diagnosis and help you find a solution. If you experience pain immediately go to a highly qualified specialist.