As a result of the accumulation of melanocytes, moles form in the skin. Each of us has them. Basically, these neoplasms are benign in nature and do not change during a person’s life.
If moles become inflamed or any changes occur in them, it is necessary to be wary, as this may indicate the beginning of their degeneration.
Where do moles come from?
The causes of birthmarks on the body are as follows:
- genetic predisposition. The number of moles and their location can be inherited from parents to children;
- hormonal disorders. Most often, moles appear in adolescents, pregnant women, during menopause, after stress or certain diseases. The reason is a change in the level of hormones in the blood;
- the influence of the sun. With prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays on the skin, increased production of melanin occurs, and this provokes the appearance of neoplasms;
- skin trauma. Frequent injury to the skin can lead to birthmarks.
Nevus can occur immediately after the birth of the baby, but most often they can be noticed closer to two years. The appearance of new moles occurs during the course of a person's life. Sometimes the neoplasm can disappear on its own, leaving behind a white spot. Such changes in the skin may be the beginning of vitiligo disease. Moles have different shapes and sizes. They can be located anywhere, have a smooth surface or be covered with hair.
Why nevi become inflamed
Many people care about the question of why a mole on the neck got inflamed , for example. This can happen for several reasons:
- mole injury. The inflammatory process can begin from friction on clothes, after hygiene procedures or from an insect bite. It often happens that a mole under the arm was inflamed after shaving in this area. In men, such a problem can occur if there are moles on the face. If you do not pay this attention, then a scar may form at the site of the injured nevus. This leads to deformation of the mole, sometimes to its malignant degeneration;
- degeneration of the neoplasm. If moles become inflamed for no apparent reason, this may be a sign of malignancy. In this case, you need to visit a specialist as soon as possible. Oncodermatologists deal with such problems;
- exposure to ultraviolet rays. In open areas of the skin, moles are often inflamed, which are exposed to excessive exposure to sunlight. This condition is dangerous in that a person may not pay attention to it, considering the symptoms that appear a manifestation of a sunburn;
- if the body becomes inflamed under a mole, it can be a bacterial or fungal infection of the skin. Such cases have specific symptoms and clinical course, which allows you to quickly establish the cause of inflammation.
Symptoms
With inflammation of the mole, redness of the skin around it, the appearance of edema, pain, local temperature increase is possible. In the area of inflamed nevus, itching can be felt, sometimes pathological discharge is observed.
Dangerous moles
Some nevi on the human body require special attention. Convex benign moles are dangerous in the sense that they are easily injured. This category also includes hanging moles, which are most often located on the neck, back, in the groin and armpits. In such places, they are often damaged by clothing, injured during shaving. If the hanging mole is inflamed, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since such neoplasms with frequent injury can become malignant.
Breastfeeding should be attentive to the nevi on the nipples. They may be injured during feeding. Such moles in representatives of the strong half are not dangerous.
Often, moles on the palms and feet are injured. This can cause inflammation and their further degeneration into a malignant neoplasm.
Moles in the face also require careful handling. Injury them very easily, unlike those moles that are hidden under clothing.
Signs of malignant degeneration
It is necessary to carefully consider your health if a mole is inflamed. What to do in this case, what symptoms should alert? These signs include the rapid growth of the neoplasm, a change or erosion of its contours, peeling, cracks, bleeding. The surface of the mole becomes heterogeneous, it protrudes above the skin and becomes denser. The color of the nevus may change, it turns red or black, several shades may appear.
What to do
If you find that a mole has inflamed on the neck, back, or other parts of the body, there is pain or discomfort in the area of the mole, you need to consult an oncodermatologist. It is not worth it to get rid of inflammation yourself, as this can lead to very negative consequences.
Treatment
The treatment method is chosen only by the doctor. It may be enough to use an anti-inflammatory ointment to get rid of unpleasant symptoms.
An accurate diagnosis may require a biopsy. But some experts are against such a research method, since with an additional injury to an inflamed mole, the condition may worsen.
In the study of inflamed nevi, dermatoscopy or computer diagnostics is performed. In some cases, it is recommended to remove the neoplasm.
A person who has a mole inflamed can not always immediately consult a doctor. What to do in this case? First you need to process the neoplasm with the help of alcohol or tincture of calendula. You can use lotions from celandine. To do this, moisten a piece of gauze in tincture and apply to the affected area for several minutes. The procedure is repeated three times.
If the mole under the arm is inflamed after shaving, you can use an antibacterial ointment with an antibiotic, salicylic acid or zinc. Streptocide or baneocin will help relieve inflammation. You can get rid of redness with linseed oil.
It should be remembered that such treatment can be used only as a last resort. If the above measures fail, the birthmark increases or other symptoms occur, you should consult a doctor immediately.
Delete
If moles become inflamed, the permission of the oncologist to remove them is necessary. There are many methods that help to quickly and painlessly get rid of a neoplasm.
The simplest and cheapest is the surgical method, but it leaves marks and scars. Previously, the doctor will assess the general state of your health, determine if there is an allergy to medications. You can not sunbathe before such an operation.
After anesthesia, the nevus and affected areas of the skin are removed with a scalpel, the wound is sutured and a sterile dressing is applied. The excised mole is sent for histological examination.
In place of the removed mole, a new one may appear over time. This suggests that the tumor was not completely removed. Repeated procedure may be required.
If a mole on the neck or in the face area becomes inflamed, it can be removed with the help of laser therapy, electrocoagulation and cryotherapy. The advantage of laser therapy is that after this procedure there are no traces on the skin. The mole is burned out layer by layer. The procedure is painless and does not last long. Cryotherapy is getting rid of a neoplasm with the help of cold, that is, freezing. Such methods are successful because they do not leave scars and scars.
With inflammation of the mole, whose causes are unknown, you should not risk your health. A timely visit to a doctor will save you from possible negative consequences.