What are birthmarks on the human body?

Some moles are "decorated" with hairs, which is by no means a bad or disturbing sign. However, many do not like it from the point of view of aesthetics. Do not remove the hairs from the birthmark. Constant trauma to a congenital birthmark can provoke its transformation, and removing hair from a superficial birthmark will not have tragic consequences. But only an expert can assess the condition of the nevus and the corresponding risks. If the birthmark with the hair is located on the open area of ​​the body, for example, on the face, and causes discomfort, it must either be removed, or cut the interfering hairs.

Some scientists suggest that moles appear on the human body for a reason and can tell a lot about their "master". Thus, nevuses on the back testify to generosity, openness, and on the lips - they give out an easy personality, direct and speak of sensuality. Moles on the nose are lucky, on the neck - the owners of considerable fortunes. Do you want to know what are birthmarks on the human body and where do they come from?

Without risk to life

Do not worry about all your moles on the body. Your nevi are perfectly safe, if their boundaries are smooth and smooth, they are evenly colored and do not change color. Grow such nevi very slowly (or do not grow at all). But even if the birthmark has increased over the years or has acquired a tangible bulge, do not worry - this is a normal process that does not threaten you. The cause for concern should be a rapid increase in the nevus, a discoloration or a noticeable thickening, the formation of cracks, discharge of fluid, bleeding. An obvious sign of the degeneration of the birthmark can be considered the emergence of color spots near its borders, itching and pain.

Who is afraid of melanoma?

With the course of life, some moles can degenerate into melanoma (malignant tumor). But there is no reason for panic: this happens rarely. Specialists confirm that the process of degeneration is promoted by trauma of moles, ultraviolet irradiation, hormonal fluctuations in the body (it is noted that in some cases, a change in the hormonal status leads to a slowdown in the development or even regression of the tumor). Only 40-50% of malignant melanomas develop from nevus pigment cells. A mole, located in a traumatic place (palms, neck (under the collar), soles of the feet, chest, waist) is desirable to remove. If the nevus for one reason or another is damaged (started to bleed, it hurts), immediately go to the reception to a specialist. Having found out at itself possible signs of a birth of a birthmark, be sure to consult an oncologist. Those who refused full surgical excision of such nevi, as well as with difficulties of removal due to location (for example, on the tip of the nose), it is necessary to warn about the dangers of self-treatment and trauma. We basically recommend the complete excision of nevi, located on the injured areas of the skin.

Cut off all unnecessary

Doctors guarantee that the professional removal of a dangerous nevus will ensure recovery and protect against the risk of melanoma. Methods for getting rid of moles are various: from the laser and electrocoagulation to the radio-knife - the consultation always discusses the best options. The aesthetic side of the question is always taken into account. So, all operations for excision on the face and neck end with a suture with a thin thread, and the only thing that, maybe, will be noticed by others is the disappearance of an unnecessary natural mark. A reasonable question arises: should we not remove all birthmarks in this case for prophylaxis? It is unlikely that this is possible: on the body of each there are not one dozen nevi. And this is not the only argument against. Having removed all birthmarks, we exclude the risk of degeneration of existing ones, but we do not prevent the appearance of new ones, including melanoma, on unchanged skin. Therefore, it is recommended to remove only moles that carry the threat of rebirth, and all the rest regularly show the doctor for dynamic observation.

The solar circle

Does the ultraviolet influence the occurrence of melanoma? On this subject, doctors do not have a common opinion. The fact that malignant formations develop more often in open areas of the body, exposed to excessive exposure to solar radiation. The presence of a large number of moles serves as a marker for a specialist about the predisposition to the appearance of melanoma. It should be taken into account that melanoma is not necessarily the result of maternal degeneration. It can occur on a stretch of previously unchanged skin. It is recommended to protect the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet light. Select a sunscreen is recommended, depending on the skin type. But those who have many moles and light skin, prone to sunburn, it is necessary to use the maximum protection factor from both UVB and UVA-rays. Moderate exposure to ultraviolet light (without sunburn and sun allergies) leads to a reduced risk of melanoma. In Europe, morbidity and mortality from melanoma are much higher in northern countries, where the active sun is by no means an infrequent visitor. Melanoma is found mainly in persons with high socioeconomic status (despite the fact that their life is mostly in the office). The incidence of melanoma increases sharply in the group of 30-39-year-olds. If the disease is provoked by the sun, there should be a progressive increase in the incidence of melanoma in old age.