Do I need to remove moles?

In recent years, doctors around the world have begun to notice that the number of skin cancer patients is constantly growing. In addition, this disease is increasingly diagnosed not only in the elderly, but also in young people. The medical community is trying to find new ways to overcome malignant tumors. As you know, nevuses or moles are one of the causes of melanoma. That's why the question constantly arises: are nevuses so dangerous? Do I need to remove moles or not?

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Do I need to remove moles and what method?

Before answering the question "Do I need to remove moles?", It is necessary to collect all available information about my nevus. First, it should be remembered that there are several kinds of moles:

• Hemangiomas or vascular nevuses - they are hanging nodes that attach to the skin. Have a pink or red color. They are usually not removed.
• Not vascular birthmarks - can have a different shape and shade. Sometimes they are confused with warts, so you need to first consult a doctor.
• The most common type is "lengito" - they are formed from special cells called melanocytes. They are not removed and do not hide from direct sunlight.
• Convex birthmarks - are located in the middle layer of the epidermis. Can reach a size of 1 centimeter. Their surface can be smooth or bumpy. Sometimes with a hairline.
• Blue nevuses - rise above the skin, do not have hairs, rather dense and smooth. The diameter can be up to 2 centimeters. Often appear on the buttocks, on the legs or on the hands, on the face. It is not recommended to remove such moles.
• Gigantic birthmarks of a giant size - an innate disease that takes up a large area of the skin. It is unpleasant if it is located on the hands or neck. They often degenerate into melanomas. Statistics say that 50% of all nevi of this type bring problems.

Whether it is necessary to delete birthmarks is determined by the way they behave. If it changes, it becomes darker or lighter, it grows, it increases, it is worth immediately going to the doctor. When the nevus does not worry, you should not even think about surgical intervention. It happens that the mole is in a place that is constantly rubbed with clothing. Then you can ask the doctor to get rid of it.

Today, there are several methods by which moles are removed. First you need to know all the information about each of them and only then choose.

Excision by surgical method. An old and proven treatment, it is characterized by such features:

• The method is quite effective. It allows you to get rid of the birthmark once and for all.
• Safe for human health.
• There are almost no recurrences, due to the fact that all problem cells are removed.
• There are no contraindications.
• Postoperative scars are easily and quickly removed.

Laser excision. It is considered the most popular method today. It differs in that it is completely painless, after it there is no scarring left. It is also worth noting that bacteria in the process of laser surgery completely die, which reduces the recovery period. There are no scars, since the tool with the skin does not interact in any way. The procedure is fast - it takes up to 10 minutes. Sometimes it is possible to do local anesthesia if the patient wants it. After the operation, the skin may turn a little red, but it quickly passes.

Cryo method. During this procedure, liquid nitrogen is used, which helps to freeze the nevus. This helps to completely destroy the cells, after which they are removed by the doctor. The procedure takes no more than a few minutes. Only a few weeks, and you will forget about the birthmark.

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Do I need to remove my birthmark on my body?

Moles on the body appear right after birth. As a rule, there can be no more than a dozen of them. For life, the number of nevi can increase or decrease. Usually they look like a small pigmented spot that does not interfere with its owner in any way. But, if the mole begins to increase without reason, it means that it has come to an active state. In this case it is very important, as soon as possible, to see a doctor. Dysplastic nevi (such that change their shape, color, size) are degenerated into malignant tumors. As a rule, the transformation does not take place immediately, but takes five to ten years. If you remove the nevus, then it is considered the prevention of skin cancer.

When should I see a doctor?

• If the birthmark on the body has become much larger than before.
• When a nevus has uneven edges or a "ragged" shape.
• If the birthmark becomes multicolored.
• When the formation increases to 5 mm.
• If there is an itch or irritation in the place of the nevus.

Do I need to remove moles on my neck?

The appearance of moles in the neck area brings not only additional discomfort, but also cause quite serious problems. Dermatologists believe that special problems are caused by hemangiomas, which grow from blood vessels. Such hanging moles are often damaged in the process of shaving or even just scratching. If this happens, immediately ignite the formation of hydrogen peroxide, zelenka or alcohol.

Also, the neck is an open part of the body, it is often in direct sunlight. You can also rub the nevus on the neck with clothes, especially the collars of shirts.

In what case should I go to a dermatologist?

• If the nevus is larger than 1 centimeter.
• When the mole begins to grow rapidly.
• If she began to bleed.
• When the color of the birthmark changes.
• When the scaling of education began.
• The hairs that grew in the nevus suddenly fell out.
• When the form of the nevus changes.
• When the mole begins to itch.

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Do I need to remove moles on my face?

Even if you have a birthmark on your face, this does not necessarily mean that it will bring health problems. Sometimes this way the body reacts to certain vital factors. It is worth to see a doctor if the birthmark on the face appears very often and in large quantities. Moreover, such formations do not paint your skin at all. You can come to see a dermatologist, but it's best to contact an oncologist immediately. It is very important to be safe. After examining and diagnosing education, the doctor gives his recommendations whether to remove the moles on the face.

If you feel the following symptoms, immediately sign up for an appointment:

• The nevus on his face began to ache.
• There was an ecdysis and a strong itch.
• Appearance or color of the birthmark began to change.
• Its shape changes.

Do I need to remove large moles?

A mole is an image of a vice on the skin, which at one time or another can become a malignant tumor. Before many people, the question often arises: do I need to remove large moles? This should be done if the doctor recommends this method of treatment. Large nevi, as a rule, very much interfere with normal life: they are often rubbed with clothes, have an unpleasant appearance, they can grow hairs.

Do I need to remove hanging moles?

Hanging moles are always benign tumors that grow from the epithelium. They look like a small nodule that grows out of the skin. According to its texture, such a birthmark is uneven. Most often it does not have a color, but sometimes it can have a darker shade. These nevi are very carefully monitored, as they very often degenerate.

If the hanging mole is located on the neck, it can come off while wearing clothes. In the case when the nevus is injured, it is necessary to immediately process the formation and stop the blood. Also, make sure that the ultraviolet does not hit the birthmark.

Sometimes such birthmarks appear under the arms. It is very important to follow them, because there are sweat glands. If you damage such a nevus, then there can grow germs.

Particular inconvenience brings hanging moles in the groin area, especially for women. They often shave the bikini zone, so the nevus can easily be traumatized. Stop bleeding and treat the wound.

To prevent problems, you need to see a doctor so that he examines the hanging birthmark. As a rule, they are removed.