Redness around the mole

Redness around the mole may be a warning signal that there are some negative changes in the body. Do not ignore it! But also redness of the skin can occur due to damage or other factors.

You should know that a healthy birthmark has smooth edges, a uniform color and a dry surface. The skin should be without redness, rash, should not itch or hurt. Also, the mole should not increase in size, the syphilis or other secretions indicate a serious threat to life and health. In general, the usual mole does not bring any discomfort.

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Causes of the redness around the birthmark

The causes of redness around the birthmark can be divided into three groups:

1. Mechanical damage. The redness of the skin around the mole is due to the fact that it was simply nipped with nails, jewelry or other objects. Very often birthmarks are located in those areas where there is a big risk of injuring them. For example, those located in the neck can be snapped with fingers, ornaments, a very tight collar or even a tag on clothing can damage the delicate surface of the mole.
2. Chemicals. A mole is one of the sensitive and most vulnerable areas on the human body. Therefore, it can negatively react to cosmetic or medicinal preparations with aggressive components. It is necessary to immediately stop the use of the product or carefully monitor it so that it does not fall on the moles and the skin around them.
3. Rebirth of a birthmark in a malignant tumor. There are many varieties of melanomas, from passive to fast-growing ones. In half the cases, the skin around the mole blushes. This means that inside it there are some inflammatory processes, yet not completely visible from the outside.

Mole can respond to any of the above factors, regardless of its size, location on the body or the age of education. Some mistakenly believe that the risk of rebirth is only in larger moles. This can be explained by the fact that on large moles the changes are more noticeable.

Symptoms of the redness around the birthmark

What diseases are preceded by redness of the skin around the mole? It can be symptoms of not only illnesses, but also adverse effects on the skin. Redness may occur because:

• You have been too long under the sun's rays. The sun can cause a slight inflammation of the skin around the mole. Basically, this can happen if you ignore the warnings of doctors and are in the open sun from 11 am to 6 pm. At this time, the rays are most harmful and carry a lot of solar radiation. Since moles are very sensitive, they can immediately react. In some cases, the mole itself can change color, because ultraviolet light affects the color of the pigment.
• A benign tumor passes into a malignant stage. This can happen again because of excessive sun exposure. Heredity is very important. If the mole is reborn and is in the intermediate stage, it is easy to determine yourself. The skin around it will turn red, the mole itself will increase in size. Flat birthmarks become more prominent. Also, the outlines of the birthmark are not even and clear, but blurred with "torn" edges.

In any case, do not postpone for later visit to the doctor or engage in self-treatment without an accurate diagnosis. With the wrong approach, one can only damage the neoplasm by accelerating the course of the disease.

Redness around the mole and swelling

Redness around the mole and swelling can occur in several cases. If you hit a birthmark with a sharp object or otherwise injured it, it will certainly react this way. Tumescence appears because the body immediately reacts to damage and in that place there is a local hyperemia. Redness is a natural reaction of the skin. The skin can turn red even with little friction.

The second cause of redness and swelling is the changes that occur under the skin at the site of the birthmark. Most often these are negative changes. It takes some time to observe the mole. If you notice the slightest change in color or size, immediately consult an oncologist.

Gradually, after redness and swelling, pain, itching and a constant feeling of discomfort can be added. The sooner you contact the specialists, the easier and painless it will be to perform the operation (if necessary).

A few simple and harmless ways to remove redness and swelling: sprinkle Streptocide, wipe with alcohol or tincture of calendula, anoint antibacterial ointment with zinc or salicylic acid. If the reddening has not passed, and the feeling of discomfort has become even stronger, the birthmark can not be treated independently.

Complications and consequences

The consequences of redness around the mole may be very different. If she is flushed from excessive exposure to the sun, this will lead to excessive accumulation of melanin. A benign mole can degenerate into a malignant mole. Also on the reddened area around the mole, there is sometimes a rash or inflammation spreading to neighboring areas.

If the doctors diagnosed the first stage of melanoma, the consequences are prompt and non-operative treatment. If the formation is detected in the first stage, it can be treated with ultrasonic waves, chemotherapy and irradiation. If the patient turned to an oncologist, in most cases the treatment consists of a whole range of procedures and surgical interventions in particular. You will certainly need to make a cut of tissues near the birthmark.

The consequences of redness around the mole may be changes in lifestyle: minimal sun exposure, prohibition of visiting solariums and others, which can provoke the re-formation of inflammation or malignant tumor.

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Complications

To complications of reddening of the skin around the birthmark, you can include all atypical changes:

• Increase the size of the mole, a burning sensation or itching.
• Painful sensations. They only increase if you try to handle your birthmark yourself.
• Mole becomes more dark color.
• The edges lose their correct outlines, the boundaries become not clear.
• The appearance of reddening of the skin around the mole and not only around it, but also on the neighboring skin areas. Such redness spreads quickly and is very noticeable.
• From the mole, blood, a syphonic or a transparent yellow liquid with an admixture of blood can bleed.
• Hair around the mole may disappear or vice versa appear if they were not there before.

One of the most dangerous complications is a kind of birthmark mole. It increases in size, under the skin accumulates liquid. At the slightest touch to the abscess, the skin can burst and the liquid splashes onto the skin. This can cause infection of large areas of the skin, mucous tissues (if a dangerous birthmark is near the nose, eyes or mouth).

Diagnostics of the redness around the birthmark

Diagnosis of redness around the birthmark consists of a general examination and instrumental diagnosis. General examination is conducted by an oncologist. He can immediately determine if the birthmark is dangerous. You can also conduct an examination at home, you need to check it on the items in the "Complications" section.

Instrumental diagnostics consists of such procedures as biopsy, histological examination and dermatoscope. With the help of such modern methods, it is possible to accurately diagnose a malignant birthmark.

A biopsy is a procedure that is performed to determine the cancer cells in the tissues under the mole. A small cut of tissues is made. This procedure is safe, since if the mole is not dangerous, it can be cured not quickly.

A dermatoscope is a medical microscope that can make the surface of the mole transparent. The doctor will be able to see what is happening inside the mole, what processes are developing there and how the disease is developing. Due to this, you can more accurately prescribe a treatment or operation.

Histological examination - part of the inflamed mole is taken for analysis. If there are cancer cells, it becomes immediately apparent. This method was one of the first, which doctors began to trust oncologists.

An indispensable part of the diagnosis is also a blood and urine test. The organism reacts to a malignant birthmark with an increase in the level of leukocytes, a decrease in hemoglobin, and other obvious changes.

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Treatment of the redness around the birthmark

Redness around the birthmark can be removed with drugs that are sold at the pharmacy or by alternative means. It is better to choose a method that has no side effects or negative feedback. When choosing ointment or any other medicine in the pharmacy, it is advisable to look at the instructions and composition. Choose drugs on herbs or with those components that you do not have allergies for sure. Harmless herbs and ingredients are used in alternative recipes. Minus can only become a weak effect and a longer course of treatment.

Treatment should be carried out as indicated in the prescription or instructions. A stronger dose can cause only complications. It is best to consult a doctor who will help you choose the right dosage.

If the birthmark degenerates into a malignant tumor, the treatment can be carried out with the help of radiation and chemotherapy, electrocution, biopsy. In more complex cases, surgery can not be avoided. When choosing a method of treatment, start with a safer and harmless for the body. Otherwise, you risk to cure the inflammation of the mole and get another complication.

Why does the redness appear after removing the mole?

If you removed the birthmark by surgery, there will certainly be a small trace and redness on this place. This is a natural reaction of the body to interference in its well-coordinated work. Redness at the site of removal of the mole may last for 2-3 weeks. Also in most cases after the birthmark there remains a small wound with a crust above it.

After the removal of the birthmark redness indicates that an active process of healing and the formation of young skin occurs. When the crust disappears, in its place there will be a small bright spot, which gradually becomes one color with the skin. Depending on the recovery ability, the size of the mole and the type of removal remains a scar. In some cases, it is very noticeable and requires additional processing.

Also, redness after removal of the mole may indicate that an infection has been entered or the operation is not performed qualitatively. Removing the birthmark, you must completely remove the root itself, otherwise it can grow again. Redness, which does not pass for a long time, can testify to this.

What to do if there are redness around the mole?

The main thing is not to start self-medication without establishing the exact cause of redness. Redness indicates that the mole was damaged mechanically, chemically or ultraviolet. Now it is the process of recovery or rebirth.

What dermatologists-oncologists recommend to do if there is redness around the mole:

• Carry out an independent diagnosis. Basically, you need to determine whether the mole has changed outwardly or not.
• Observe the condition of the mole for 1-2 days.
• Be sure to consult a doctor.
• If the redness does not go away after 3-4 days, go through the diagnosis in a medical facility.

If there is redness, and the mole does not hurt, and did not dare look outward, you can try to treat it with celandine, calendula or inflammatory cream without chemical additives. With a simple irritation from mechanical and chemical effects, redness will quickly pass. If these measures do not help, do not try other methods - ask for help from specialists. The mole can be regenerated in melanoma, which is considered one of the most aggressive types of cancer.

Medications

For self-treatment of redness around the birthmark at home, only a couple of drugs are allowed. They are guaranteed not to do any harm.

• Streptocide. The most simple, affordable and effective tablets. They can be bought in any pharmacy, and they are very inexpensive. Take a few Streptocid tablets, rub into powder, and then sprinkle the inflammation. Hold on for a while. It is impossible to wind or close the birthmark. It is also not recommended to pour streptocid over another drug or ointment, if you have treated them with inflammation before.
• Alcohol is medical. If it is not in the pharmacy, you can buy an alternative means - Septyl. Treat reddening with alcohol, do not bandage or glue with adhesive tape. Wipe several times a day until the redness is completely gone.
• Tincture of calendula. It will remove inflammation or irritation, if any. You need to apply the same as medical alcohol.
• Triple antibiotic ointment. Barthel drags (Polymyxin B sulfate + neomycin sulfate + bacitracin). Levomekol can become an analogue. The drug is absolutely harmless, but after several applications for redness, the result will be noticeable. Zinc and salicylic acid quickly remove inflammation and redness, as well as swelling.

In the event that you have injured the birthmark and bleeding started, you can only use hydrogen peroxide for treatment.

Redness around the mole - treatment with alternative means

1. Lubricate the birthmark with potassium permanganate. So you can do 2 times a day until the redness is gone.
2. Compress from cucumber. It is made very simply - chop the cucumber, put the resulting gruel in a gauze pouch and attach it to the redness. Hold this for 15-20 minutes.
3. Fresh or sauerkraut is applied to the inflammation. Leave for 20 minutes. It is necessary to make at least 2 compresses, they must bring a visible result. Otherwise, this method should be replaced with another one.
4. Pomegranate and honey. Take the sour pomegranate, squeeze out the juice from it and cook over low heat for half an hour. Then cool a little and mix with honey 1: 1. Keep in a cool place, redness lubricate several times a day, until complete recovery.
5. Potatoes. You can use raw or boiled potatoes. Rub it on a grater and apply to redness for 20 minutes or until the potatoes become dry (in the case of raw raw materials).

Any redness on the skin should be moistened and completely removed. All ingredients that contain a lot of moisture are suitable for this. An excellent option is also considered aloe. Cut the leaf of the plant along and apply it to the redness with the cut inside. You can attach the aloe with adhesive tape or bandage. You can even leave for the night.

Herbal Treatment

• Purity. Purity is always considered one of the best remedies for any kind of irritation and inflammation on the skin. To remove redness around the mole, you can apply it in its pure form, as tincture or as a decoction. Take the stalk of celandine and apply a cut to redness. Make a decoction and wipe the mole. You can also prepare a simple tincture. Apply cotton wool with infusion for 10 minutes.
• Camomile. Chamomile removes irritation and disinfects the mole. You can make a decoction and apply cotton wool with it to the mole. You can also make a bath and keep the inflamed mole there.
• Yarrow. This herb has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Prepare from it ointment from redness, inflammation and swelling. Collect the fresh leaves of the plant, squeeze out the juice from them, but without the pieces of the plant. Mix the juice with Vaseline in a 1: 4 ratio. Get a therapeutic ointment, which can be used for any kind of inflammation on the skin.
• Parsley. This is the simplest and most effective remedy for redness and irritation. Make a decoction of parsley leaves. Strain and let cool. Make a cotton swab and soak in the broth, apply to the redness for 20 minutes. So do it a couple times a day. After a compress, the skin can not be rinsed with water.

Prevention

To prevent redness of the skin around the mole, you must adhere to simple rules:

• Sunbathing in the open sun is possible only in the morning and evening hours, until it is so strong. At lunchtime, it's better to be in the shade. This is especially true for those people who have many moles or with very light skin.
• Use protective sunscreen.

• Do not visit the solarium. Artificial sun is very dangerous for the skin. It is this that provokes a multitude of melanoma formations. Frequent visits to the solarium and excessive stay there adversely affect the birthmark, they can become inflamed and gradually degenerate into melanomas.
• Periodically examine the moles on your body.
• Do not ignore any discomfort or discomfort in the area of the mole, especially if you previously had melanomas or suspected them.

The best way to prevent redness of the skin is a good protection from direct sunlight. To do this, avoid harmful ultraviolet, wear long-sleeved clothes, hats with large fields, sunglasses with dark glasses, apply sunscreen with a high solar filter on your skin.

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Forecast

The prognosis of redness around the mole is favorable in most cases. It is recommended to remove the birthmark, which is located in an uncomfortable place. That is, where it can be constantly touched with nails or garments. In order not to injure the birthmark, to avoid the risk of bleeding and infection, most often the birthmark is removed using one of the modern methods.

When moles degenerate into melanoma, the prognosis is not as favorable. Melanoma is considered one of the most dangerous varieties of malignant tumors. Therefore, there are more chances for a full and rapid recovery in those who were able to recognize the threat and consult a doctor in time.

For patients of both of these groups, the time spent in the sun in the warm season should be limited. It is also recommended that the oncologist is constantly monitored and examined to discover a new education in time and remove it.

A favorable prognosis for the reddening of the skin around the mole is only when the patient does not self-diagnose and self-treat, and with any anxiety symptom turns to the doctor.

If you notice redness around the mole, do not despair. Watch her for a few days. Redness can go away by itself. Doing self-medication without determining the exact diagnosis is very dangerous. If the birthmark degenerates into a cancerous growth, you can only harm yourself and the body as a whole.