Moles form as a result of the accumulation of melanocytes in the skin. Each of us has them. Basically, these neoplasms are benign and do not change during a person's life.
If moles become inflamed or any changes occur in them, you need to be alert, as this may indicate the beginning of their rebirth.
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 some 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 ofneoplasms;
- traumatization of the skin. Frequent trauma to the skin can lead to birthmarks.
Nevuses 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 a person's life. Sometimes the neoplasm can disappear on its own, leaving behind a white spot. Such changes in the skin can be the beginning of vitiligo disease. Moles have different shapes and sizes. Can be placed anywhere, smooth or covered in hair.
Why do nevi get inflamed
Many people are concerned about the question of why a mole on the neck, for example, has become inflamed. This can happen for several reasons:
- mole injury. The inflammatory process can start from friction on clothes, after hygiene procedures, or from an insect bite. It often happens that a mole under the arm is inflamed after shaving in this area. In men, this problem can occur if there are moles on the face. If you do not pay attention to this, then a scar may form at the site of the injured nevus. This leads to deformation of the mole, sometimes to its malignant degeneration;
- rebirth of neoplasm. If moles become inflamed for no apparent reason, this may be a sign of their malignancy. In this case, you need to visit a specialist as soon as possible. Oncodermatologists deal with such problems;
- exposure to ultraviolet rays. Often on exposed skinmoles that are exposed to excessive sunlight become inflamed. Such a condition is dangerous in that a person may not pay attention to it, considering the symptoms that have arisen to be a manifestation of a sunburn;
if the body is inflamed under a mole, it may be a bacterial or fungal skin infection. Such cases have specific symptoms and clinical course, which allows you to quickly determine the cause of the inflammation
Symptoms
When a mole becomes inflamed, there is reddening of the skin around it, the appearance of swelling, pain, and a local increase in temperature is possible. Itching may be felt in the area of the inflamed nevus, and pathological discharge is sometimes observed.
Dangerous Moles
Some nevi on the human body require special attention. Convex benign moles are dangerous in the sense that they are easy to injure. 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 a hanging mole has become inflamed, you should consult a doctor, since such neoplasms can become malignant with frequent injury.
Breastfeeding should be attentive to nevi on the nipples. During feeding, they can be injured. Such moles in the representatives of the strong half are not dangerous.
Moles on the palms and feet are often injured. This could becomethe cause of inflammation and their further degeneration into a malignant neoplasm.
Moles on the face also require careful handling. They are very easy to injure, unlike those moles that are hidden under clothing.
Signs of malignant transformation
You need to be careful about your he alth if a mole is inflamed. What to do in this case, what symptoms should alert? Such signs include the rapid growth of a neoplasm, a change or blurring of its contours, peeling, cracks, and bleeding. The surface of the mole becomes heterogeneous, it protrudes above the skin and thickens. 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 on the neck, back or other parts of the body has become inflamed, there is pain or discomfort in the area of the mole, you will need to consult an oncodermatologist. It is not worth getting rid of inflammation on your own, as this can lead to very negative consequences.
Treatment
The method of treatment is chosen only by the doctor. It may be enough to use an anti-inflammatory ointment to get rid of unpleasant symptoms. A biopsy may be needed to make an accurate diagnosis. But some experts are against this method of research, since with additional trauma to the inflamed mole, the condition may worsen.
When examining inflamed nevi, dermatoscopy orcomputer diagnostics. In some cases, it is recommended to remove the neoplasm. It is not always possible for a person who has an inflamed mole to see a doctor right away. What to do in this case? First you need to treat the neoplasm with medical alcohol or calendula tincture. 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 flaxseed oil.
It should be remembered that such treatment should only be used as a last resort. If the above measures do not work, the mole grows larger or other symptoms occur, you should consult a doctor immediately.
Delete
If moles become inflamed, you need permission from an oncologist to remove them. There are many methods that help to quickly and painlessly get rid of the neoplasm.
The easiest and cheapest is the surgical method, but it leaves marks and scars. Beforehand, the doctor will assess the general state of your he alth, determine if there are any allergies to medications. It is impossible to sunbathe before such an operation.
After anesthesia with a scalpel, the nevus and the affected areas of the skin are removed, the wound is sutured and sterile is appliedbandage. The excised mole is sent for histological examination.
In the place of the removed mole, a new one may appear over time. This suggests that the neoplasm was not completely removed. A second procedure may be necessary.
If a mole on the neck or in the face area has become inflamed, it can be removed with the help of laser therapy, electrocoagulation and cryotherapy. The advantage of laser therapy is that after such a procedure no traces remain on the skin. The mole is burned 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 behind scars and scars.
When inflammation of a mole, the causes of which are unknown, you should not risk your he alth. A timely visit to a doctor will save you from possible negative consequences.
