Birthmarks are modified patches of skin that appear for various reasons. Depending on the size, texture and other signs, the specialist decides to remove the moles.
Some of them appear immediately after the birth of the child, others are acquired throughout life. Everyone should carefully monitor their condition, as any changes can cause cancer. If a mole hurts, then this is an occasion to consult a doctor for a complete examination of the body. In no case do not suffer pain, often this leads to negative consequences.
It should be noted that there are factors that provoke and accelerate the process of degeneration of the neoplasm into a malignant tumor. First of all, it is a long exposure to direct sunlight. This is due to the fact that ultraviolet radiation contributes to the onset of irreversible processes in skin cells, which leads to various complications.
Another cause is an injured mole. Very often in the process of life, a person touches a mole protruding above the surface of the skin with various objects (nail, washcloth, clothes, etc.). In this case, you should immediately contact an oncologist to process the damage and conduct an analysis to exclude infection.
Quite serious changes in skin cells occur with hormonal failure in the body. Most often, this is the period of pregnancy in women. Of course, any changes should be immediately reported to the supervising doctor, especially if a mole hurts. If the mole does not hurt, does not increase, does not bleed, and does not cause any discomfort, then you should not worry about the presence of cancer cells. Experts do not recommend interfering in the natural processes of the body without good evidence.
Of particular danger is the case when a mole is bleeding. Do not self-medicate, since infected blood can lead to damage to other parts of the body. Even a slight increase in size, a change in texture, the formation of inflammation of the skin around the mole, the appearance of burning, itching and cracks should be a good reason for contacting an oncologist. Of course, by no means always the results show the presence of an oncological disease, but it is advisable to play it safe than to treat the disease in a neglected form later.
As a rule, if a mole hurts, then after examination and analysis, the specialist prescribes a procedure for its removal. It is carried out by a surgical method. To exclude the reappearance of age spots on the skin, it is advisable to undergo a course of chemotherapy. Its task is to stop or slow down the growth of tumor cells that may remain inside the body. But, as a rule, at the initial stage of melanoma, surgery achieves good results and contributes to the complete disappearance of the mole. The main methods are laser removal, cauterization using liquid nitrogen, electric current, radio knife and others.
It is recommended not to forget about preventive measures that prevent the appearance of unwanted spots on the surface of the skin. First of all, it reduces the time spent in the sun. In sunny weather, it is necessary to use sunscreens that prevent the penetration of ultraviolet radiation deep into the skin. This also applies to artificial tanning when visiting a tanning bed. And as often as possible inspect the surface of the skin to fix the appearance of new spots or significant changes in existing moles. This will preserve the health and beauty of your body.