What is the danger of a bleeding mole for human health? Many people know that the release of blood from a mole is not a good sign, but what is the matter is not exactly known. Doctors say that because of injury, the risk of developing skin cancer is significantly increased, and a strong inflammatory process in the body can occur.
Why is injury to moles dangerous?
The main problem and fear for any person is the trauma of birthmarks. As medical practice shows, this phenomenon can be fatal. In the event that a cancer is started (without timely treatment of bleeding moles of a malignant nature), bone metastasis can occur. Rubbing the nevus, scratching, squeezing and cutting can provoke the development of a strong inflammatory process and bleeding.
Recommendations of specialists
If a person has pigmented spots on the body, it is important to follow the recommendations of skin care specialists. Namely:
- less likely to be in the sun;
- Do not visit the solarium;
- control the level of hormones in the body;
- comfortable shoes should be worn (in size);
- to be careful when doing routine business.
A bleeding mole should be sealed so that the infection does not enter the body. Doctors prohibit the removal of nevi on their own, because you can bring the infection into the body and greatly harm your health.
For what reasons is blood released from moles?
There are several factors under the influence of which blood can be released from the nevus, namely:
- birthmark injury;
- degeneration of moles into a malignant neoplasm;
- the development of a strong inflammatory process in the body.
Many people know why moles bleed, but not everyone knows that such a phenomenon can be a sign of the development of pathology in the human body.
Diagnostic process
Before prescribing treatment, the doctor must carry out a medical examination of the patient. In the process, the doctor examines the problematic age spots. Using special devices feels bleeding moles, analyzes the general condition of the formations. In the process of dermatoscopy, the doctor will identify any pathological processes and changes. No need to be afraid of diagnosis, since all procedures do not deliver pain to the patient. In the process of research of nevuses it is forbidden to carry out a biopsy, only histology is allowed, which is carried out only after surgical removal of the nevus.
How to stop bleeding?
Birthmark bleeds, what to do? Self-medication can harm and aggravate the situation. Often, a specialist recommends treating bleeding wounds with hydrogen peroxide. Before proceeding with the treatment, it is important to wash your hands thoroughly with an antibacterial detergent - this will help prevent the development of an infectious disease. Disposable gloves should be used to prevent microorganisms from entering wounds. Using cotton wool or cotton pads, it is necessary to treat bleeding spots with peroxide.
If the red mole is bleeding, use a clean gauze or bandage. It can be purchased at any pharmacy. It is necessary to fold the material in several layers and attach it to bleeding moles. A comfortable body position should be adopted. Keep the material near the wound until the bleeding stops. After this, the wound should be dried. To do this, you can use brilliant green or iodine.
A slight discharge of blood from a mole is not dangerous to human life. In the event that the bleeding is too profuse and occurs systematically, it is important to immediately visit the hospital and carry out a thorough medical examination.
Mole removal methods
Doctors prohibit removing moles on their own at home, as complications and severe pain may occur. If blood is released from moles, you should consult a doctor. First of all, the specialist will stop the bleeding. After that, he will diagnose nevi and remove them (if necessary). Among the safest and most popular methods of getting rid of a pigmented spot are:
- Surgical excision. The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia. Using a scalpel, the surgeon removes the mole. Surgery lasts approximately 50 minutes. If the wound does not bleed after removal of the mole, the patient can go home. The doctor places a cosmetic suture on a large wound that looks neat, but a scar may form later. To avoid this, it is important to follow all the doctor's recommendations. Absorbing agents should be used and do not touch the crusts that form to protect wounds.
- Laser technique is the most modern and safe method of mole removal. During the procedure, the doctor gradually cuts the mole. It takes only a few minutes to remove one mole. In rare cases, a scar remains after laser surgery.
It is forbidden to remove moles on their own, as this can trigger the appearance of malignant tumors. After removal, in many cases, a histological examination is necessary to understand the type of cells.
What is important to know?
In the event that a mole is bleeding on the face, it is forbidden to use the alternative method of treatment (apply a compress or lotion), since such drugs can provoke the development of cancer cells and cause serious complications.
It is forbidden to touch a bleeding mole with your hands, since you can bring an infection. It is forbidden to peel off crusts - this can provoke profuse bleeding.
If the mole has disappeared, it should be placed in a sterile container and taken to a doctor so that he performs a histological examination. It is important to consult a doctor in a timely manner if blood from a mole appears systematically.
The healing process of the nevus should be monitored by a doctor. If the formation is malignant, then the cancer cells will actively multiply throughout the body, which will provoke an aggravation of the disease.
In the event that severe pain occurs, you can take an anesthetic.
Under what conditions should I go to the hospital immediately?
It is important to consult a surgeon or dermatologist if a mole is bleeding. The cause of the appearance of blood will be determined by the doctor after examining the patient. Be sure to visit an oncologist in order to identify the form of education. If the mole was malignant, then pathogenic microorganisms will begin to multiply throughout the body. If there is blood without injury, a strong inflammatory process develops in the body. In such circumstances, it is important to consult a doctor. You should immediately visit a doctor if:
- bleeding is systematic and profuse;
- moles have changed their color;
- education is growing and its form is changing;
- there is a burning sensation and itching;
- the mole was filled with blood;
- nevus causes severe discomfort.
Under such conditions, self-medication at home is not only not recommended, but also dangerous.
Possible complications after removal
If you neglect the process of removing a mole, then melanoma, a scar and a scar can occur at the site of formation. Excessive bleeding is not excluded. To avoid complications, it is important to follow the recommendations of a specialist and periodically treat the wound with an antibacterial agent prescribed by a specialist. It is important not to peel off the crust and not visit the solarium until complete recovery.
Alternative methods of treatment can greatly harm and exacerbate the problem. In order not to provoke the development of complications, timely diagnosis of the neoplasm should be carried out. People with cancer in the family should visit an oncologist regularly, since many diseases (or rather, a tendency to them) are transmitted genetically.