Moles are benign skin formations. The reason for their occurrence is the accumulation of cells that produce melanin. Such spots can be both flat and convex. This difference is due to the fact that the pigment can be in the upper layer of the skin or lie much deeper. You should carefully monitor the condition of such spots. If flat moles have become bulging, this may be a bad sign. Under adverse conditions, the growth can quickly turn into melanoma.
Reasons for appearance
Let's take a closer look at this. Sometimes on the human body, moles become convex. The reasons are usually associated with hormonal changes occurring in the body. Benign skin lesions can also appear under the influence of the following factors:
- Long exposure to the sun. Moles most often appear on those parts of the body that are more exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Dark formations are the most dangerous.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Thyroid disease.
- Natural skin aging processes. As a rule, the cover of the elderly under the influence of ultraviolet light is covered with a large number of convex moles.
- Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy or the onset of menstruation. During these periods, the work of all internal organs is completely rebuilt, which can seriously affect the condition of the skin.
If you notice that the mole has become convex and itches, you should pay special attention to this area. Such manifestations may indicate the onset of such a serious disease as skin cancer.
Convex nevi are sometimes found even in young children. Most often, such growths are formed, starting from 5 years. They are round and brown in color. If the child has a lot of moles on the body, then it is worth visiting a dermatologist regularly, as well as avoiding excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
What makes a mole change?
So what do you need to know about this? If you have a lot of formations on your body, then you should carefully monitor their condition. If you notice that the mole has become convex, be sure to contact a qualified specialist. Diagnosis at an early stage will help to avoid serious consequences.
Usually, nevi do not bring much discomfort to the patient. But to injure them because of the specific form is quite easy. In some cases, dermatologists even recommend removing the nevus to preventthe development of infection and the degeneration of a mole into a malignant skin formation.
Classification
Why do moles become bulging? The causes depend on many factors, including the type of skin formation and its location. Most often, convex moles appear on the eyelids, neck, face, back, and décolleté. Neoplasms can bring significant discomfort, and patients seek help from specialists. Some moles must be removed in order to restore the surface of the skin to an aesthetic appearance, and some due to a he alth risk.
Today, the following types of skin growths are distinguished in medicine:
- Fibroepithelial. They have a round shape and clear borders. May be pinkish or light brown in color. A large number of such formations on the skin may indicate abnormalities in the liver, as well as a high risk of developing tumors.
- Intra-epidermal and mixed. Slightly rise above the surface of the skin, have sharp contours and a dark color. As a rule, such moles are flat, but the main danger lies in the possibility of their rebirth. If you notice that such a mole has become bulging, be sure to consult a doctor.
- Papillomatous. Depending on the quantity, they have a different appearance. Multiple moles of this type usually have a warty shape, and single moles are filiform. Formations of this type are light brown and flesh-colored. They usually appear in women in adulthood.
- Hemangiomas. Growths of red or burgundy color. The cause of the occurrence is a benign proliferation of blood vessels. If they are damaged, severe bleeding can occur. Therefore, such formations pose a serious danger to the body. Most often, hemangiomas appear in children and continue to grow until the age of 6 years.
- Red outgrowth. It appears already in adulthood and can affect large areas of the body. The appearance of such formations may indicate pathologies in the work of internal organs.
Which moles are the most dangerous?
This aspect should be read first. Why did the mole become larger and convex? Does such a symptom always indicate the development of a serious pathology? The most dangerous formations are:
- Blue growths. Their diameter can reach 10 mm. Such moles can appear both in childhood and during the period of hormonal changes. Improper removal or injury of such a formation can lead to its rebirth.
- Border growths. May appear in childhood. During the period of growing up, such moles increase in size - up to 15 mm. The color of the growth is uneven and darker as it approaches its central part. Usually such moles are localized on the chest, back, arms and feet.
- Giant. Congenital neoplasms of brown and gray color. Their size can reach 20 mm. They are usually caused by infections and hormonalviolations. These moles usually appear on the neck, face, and back and cause significant discomfort. Doctors recommend removing them in a timely manner to avoid serious consequences.
Which moles are not dangerous?
Let's take a closer look at this. Many moles do not pose a serious danger to humans. These include:
- Intradermal. They look like dark warts, from 2 mm in size.
- Fibroepithelial. Light in color, no more than 1-2 cm. Usually, such growths are removed only for aesthetic reasons.
- Angiomas. Skin formations consisting of damaged vessels. Most often appear on the face and back. They can be uncomfortable, so they are often removed.
- Pigmented nevus. It has a dark color with a discolored halo. It usually occurs in children, but can also occur in adults due to a skin burn.
Rebirth
What do you need to know about this? If you notice that the mole has grown and become convex, then this may be a clear sign of its rebirth. Usually, such a phenomenon is accompanied by a violation of symmetry, the appearance of fuzzy boundaries, dark blotches and convex growths. If at least one of the listed signs appears, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Danger of skin neoplasms
Should I be worried if the mole has become red and bulging? A change in the structure of the skin formation may indicate the development of melanoma. The alarm should be sounded if:
- molegrows rapidly - more than 5 mm in 3 months;
- a reddish halo appeared around the neoplasm;
- mole itches and causes discomfort;
- hair falls out on the surface of the formation;
- spots of various colors appeared;
- borders have lost a clear outline;
- mole bleeding.
If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical attention.
Diagnosis
What to do if a mole on the face or body has become convex? How to treat? Before prescribing a course of treatment, the doctor must conduct a detailed diagnosis. A visual inspection of the neoplasm is performed. Also, the doctor should ask the patient a number of questions regarding chronic diseases, hereditary predisposition to oncology, hormonal disruptions, impaired immunity.
At the next stage, the surface of the mole is examined using special equipment. Blood tests, urine tests, and surface scrapings will also be required. Treatment can be prescribed only after all the results have been received and an accurate diagnosis has been made.
Therapy
Many believe that if the mole has become black and convex, it can be cured with the help of special preparations. However, it is not. It is impossible to get rid of a convex mole with medicines. The most effective way is an operation to remove it.
Today, the following methods of getting rid of moles are used:
- Cryodestruction. Neoplasms are removed with liquidnitrogen. Nevus tissues are frozen. Most often, this method is used to remove small moles.
- Laser. A safe procedure that does not require incisions. The tissues after such an intervention heal very quickly.
- Electrocoagulation. This method involves exposure to high-frequency radiation. Usually used to remove filiform nevi.
- Surgical removal. The method is used for poor biopsy results and the risk of nevus degeneration. During the operation, tissues located in the immediate vicinity of the affected area are also removed.
Consequences of the operation
Now you know what to do if the mole has become convex and rough. However, many patients are afraid of the consequences of surgery. The most unpleasant of them is the appearance of scars. It all depends on the skill of the surgeon. In the case of suturing a large wound, a keloid scar may form. In fact, it is a tumor of the connective tissue. If the mole was not completely removed or serious violations were made during the operation, a relapse may occur.
In most cases, skin itching, slight discomfort and swelling, and redness appear after surgery to remove skin growths. These symptoms usually go away on their own over time. If they persist for a long time, it is better to seek qualified medical help.
Post-op care
To scars after mole removalhealed quickly and did not cause discomfort, it is necessary to monitor their condition. Usually, after the operation, the patient is given a week of sick leave. Depending on the severity of the disease, a visit to the doctor's office may be required during the recovery process.
In the first week after the intervention, the damaged area of the skin should be protected from contact with water. You need to dress in such a way that the scar is covered. Sun protection is recommended to prevent recurrence. Complete healing will occur in about 3-4 weeks. Also, the attending physician may prescribe special preparations for treating the skin with antibacterial and wound healing effects.
Preventive measures
In the article, we examined in detail what to do if flat moles become convex. There are also a number of preventive measures that can reduce the risk of developing melanoma. These include:
- reduce sun exposure;
- use of special sunscreen formulations;
- careful attitude to moles, excluding the possibility of injury.
If you experience any discomfort in the nevus area, you should immediately consult a doctor. If there are convex moles on the body, it is recommended to undergo a regular examination of the skin. This is especially true for those people who have many moles all over their bodies. Only in this case, you will be able to notice that the neoplasm on the skin has begun to degenerate into melanoma.
Conclusion
The appearance of moles on the body is normalphysiological process. This can happen for various reasons: due to hormonal failure, disorders in the immune system, various diseases. Small flat skin lesions should not be a cause for concern. But if the mole has become convex, has changed its shape, color or size, you should definitely consult a doctor.
The specialist must first diagnose. This may require certain examinations and tests. Only on the basis of their doctor prescribes the appropriate treatment. If a malignant skin lesion is found, the most effective treatment is surgery to remove it.
Today, there are several options for its implementation: surgical excision, cryodestruction, laser removal. The choice of the optimal option depends on the location of the mole and its features. An important step is postoperative recovery. Only with proper care can complete healing of the damaged area be ensured and relapses avoided. Also, to prevent the degeneration of moles, doctors recommend refusing to stay in the sun for a long time and use means to protect against ultraviolet radiation.
