- This is a serious reason to go to the doctor. Normally, benign nevi do not change in any way. The appearance of redness around it can be a sign of both ordinary inflammation and. Therefore, such a symptom should not be ignored in any case.

Causes of redness around the mole

Normally, the surface of the nevus is homogeneous, the color is also the same over the entire surface, the edges are even, and there are no reactions from the skin at the location of the nevus. The appearance of redness around the mole indicates an increase in blood flow in the area of ​​​​the neoplasm. This process can be triggered:

• . Too active mechanical action can cause redness. This happens when a mole is accidentally injured by a fingernail, clothing, or jewelry if it is in a friction area.
• Chemical substances. If aggressive components that irritate the skin get on the mole, a reaction from the body can be observed, which manifests itself in reddening of the skin. Therefore, when using cosmetics or medical preparations with active ingredients, you need to be careful and avoid getting them on the surface of the nevus.
• Malignization. With the degeneration of a mole from benign to malignant, active cell division processes begin in the nevus area. This can cause itching, redness of the skin around the neoplasm. Therefore, if there are no visible reasons for the redness of the skin around the mole, you need to contact an oncodermatologist for an examination.

Photo 1. People with a lot of moles should be constantly on their guard. If the mole turns red - this is a reason to see a doctor. Source: Flickr (Polina Kovard).

Redness around a mole in a child

Young children are very mobile, and therefore they can injure neoplasms at any time. Redness around the mole can occur as a result of exposure to such factors:

• Ultraviolet radiation. Excessive time spent under the sun can provoke the appearance of redness of the skin.
• Mechanical damage to the skin. An accidental scratch or bruise can also cause redness. In this case, you need to carefully examine the mole - check the integrity of the surface of the nevus itself.

Important! If the same mole turns red in a child for a long time, you should definitely consult a doctor.

Associated symptoms

Usually the surface of the skin has an even shade, without sharp transitions and borders. With reddening of the skin around the mole, it is necessary emphasize on the presence of concomitant symptoms:

• painful sensations;
• peeling of the skin;
• an increase in temperature at the site of redness.

Important! When going outside during the period of the most active solar radiation (11:00-18:00), it is recommended to use sunscreen.

Complications and consequences

To possible complications and the consequences include malignancy of the mole. As a result of increased blood flow that occurs with redness, melanocytes can be activated in the mole. Their uncontrolled division is a sign.

Diagnostic methods

When dealing with complaints of redness around the nevus, use:

• visual inspection;
• dermatoscopy;
• computer diagnostics.

If necessary, tests may be prescribed that are aimed at identifying the benignity or malignancy of the neoplasm:

• blood test for the presence of tumor markers.

It is important! The direction for tests is written out only by an oncodermatologist after a visual examination. Such tests are not carried out without a doctor's referral.

Treatment

Therapy in this case has two directions. Symptomatic treatment simply relieves redness, and complete treatment implies from this area of ​​the skin. As symptomatic treatment methods can be applied traditional medicine. Removal is carried out only on the basis of a medical institution after examination by an oncodermatologist.

Medical treatment

As pharmaceutical products to relieve redness are used:

• Zinc ointment;
• Salicylic-zinc ointment;
• Tincture of calendula;
• medical alcohol;
• Synthomycin ointment;
• Streptocid ointment;
• Triple antibiotic ointment.

To remove a nevus, the doctor can use various methods:

• laser removal;
• cryodestruction;
• electrocoagulation;
• radio wave removal;
• surgical removal.

Photo 2. The conclusion about the removal of a mole is issued by an oncodermatologist.

Every person has birthmarks on their body. different kind, textures, colors, shapes. These harmless formations arise in the epidermis from melanocytes and grow in clusters. The scientific name for a mole is a nevus. This medical term applies to all skin abnormalities. However, these so-called "flies" can hide the most aggressive malignant tumor - melanoma.

Therefore, you should know what they are and be able to recognize the main differences between benign and malignant. Cancer transformations most often occur on the basis of pigmented skin tissues.

What moles are dangerous?

Cancer moles, like normal ones, are made up of melanocytes. But this is an aggressive form of the tumor, prone to rapid spread and damage to other organs. In this regard, it is recommended to be careful with such pigmented skin formations as:

Atypical nevi:

This appearance from the very beginning does not look like an ordinary birthmark, since its size is larger than a pencil eraser, the shape is fuzzy, and the color is uneven. Moreover, the potential danger is borne by congenital formations, and not acquired ones. Most of them are inherited and have a size of over 1 cm.

Hutchinson's melanotic freckles(lentigo):

Appear as a flat spot containing two or more shades of darkening. They are quite common after the age of 50 and are localized in particular on the face. Gradually become larger and darker, transforming into.

Skin neoplasms of unknown etiology:

Neoplasms that appear suddenly, develop very quickly, are outwardly aggressive and are not at all like the usual “fly”. In 60% of all cases of melanoma, this type of pigmentation functions.

Dangerous moles: signs

Color changes:

Potentially oncological is a mole that has begun a color change. For example, one-color pigmentation has acquired some other spots around or in the middle.

Altitude change:

An important feature is a change in the height of a previously flat spot, density (thickening).

Consistency changes:

For example, a mole softens, breaks into small pieces that break off easily, or resemble scratches that do not heal.

What moles are potentially dangerous?

There are certain categories of birthmarks that tend to transform into a malignant form. All of them relate to abnormal skin seals:

1. Nodular pigmented nevi: usually brown or round and flat.
2. Cutaneous pigmented nevi: have an elevated appearance, a pale color, sometimes a hairy surface.
3. Connecting nevi combine elements of different formations.
4. A halo nevus is a pigmented area of ​​skin surrounded by a discolored white ring.
5. Dysplastic nevus (other name Clark) is a specific neoplasm.
6. Spitz nevus: looks like a tumor-like neoplasm on the skin. This spot is pink (but it is possible to combine different colors), domed, prone to bleeding. It may have a hole through which liquid seeps through.
7. The blue nevus has one of the shades of blue, shows well-defined borders, any size (but more often does not exceed 1 cm), looks like a seal under the skin.

The main differences between benign and malignant moles

A number of characteristics allow you to accurately determine which moles are dangerous:

A benign formation is not asymmetric. If you draw a line through the middle, then both sides will correspond to each other. Cancer seal does not meet these requirements.

Unlike, the usual pigmented spot has smooth, not jagged borders.

The presence of color and brightness is another exciting symptom.

Education changes size over time and becomes larger than 6 mm. Noncancerous nevi look the same. You need to be on the lookout if or gives other unusual signals regarding her general condition.

The only way to accurately establish the diagnosis and confirm or refute is to conduct a histological examination of the cells using a biopsy.

Dangerous moles: symptoms of melanoma

Cancer pigmentation can vary greatly in its symptoms. Sometimes a person is able to adequately assess only some of the features. You should pay attention to how a dangerous mole looks like:

Irregular edges, but a fairly clear border with healthy tissue. Diameter - 10 mm.

A blue-black, newly formed melanoma that has irregular borders. It originated from a dysplastic nevus (pink-brown area in the upper left corner). The size is about 12 mm.

Oncological dysplastic nevus with a black distant malignant extension that was previously absent. It is only about 3 mm.

Malignant skin tumor consisting of three parts: dark brown delimitation on the left, red on the right, and a light area on top. The size is about 15 mm.

Photos of dangerous moles on the body

Melanoma in a dysplastic nevus: irregular contours, bright color, relatively small size (1/3 inch).

Transformation of solitary atypical pigmentation with black, brown and pink (1/2 inch).

Oncoformation on the lower back demonstrates asymmetry, color saturation and changes in the zone bordering on healthy skin.

Each person should be attentive to the condition of their skin in order to diagnose and prevent possible consequences that are detrimental to health and life. Remember that if detected early, skin cancer can be successfully treated.

Many patients are interested in the question: “Why did the mole on the face become inflamed?”.

Experts say that nevi can become inflamed for several reasons, including:

• neoplasm injury. A nevus can become inflamed from friction on clothes, during hygiene procedures. With an injury to a skin area with a nevus and even from an insect bite. Often there is a trauma of the neoplasm during shaving in men on the face and in women in the bikini and armpits;
• rebirth of a nevus. One of the symptoms of a malignant neoplasm may be inflammation. Therefore, if you notice that a mole has become inflamed, you should immediately contact a specialist. It is better if it is an oncodermatologist;
• exposure to ultraviolet. If the mole is located on open areas of the body: on the face or neck, then excessive exposure to sunlight can also cause inflammation. The danger lies in the fact that many do not pay attention to the fact that the mole is reddened or sore, as they associate these symptoms with sunburn of the skin. Despite this, these symptoms may indicate the process of nevus degeneration.

The causes of redness and subsequent swelling of moles can be very diverse, if the skin has been traumatized, then the growth can hurt and bleed.

Another common reason for this phenomenon is hormonal changes in the body, they act as a catalyst for the growth of moles on the human body. The nevus can swell, increase in size, itch and bring aching pain.

Such symptoms can be characterized by a malignant process that has begun in the body, and therefore one cannot do without consulting a doctor. Self-medication in this case is dangerous to health.

traumatic injury

Rebirth of a mole into melanoma

In cases where your mole began to change rapidly before your eyes, the onset of the development of an oncological disease is most often involved. Signs of degeneration into melanoma of a mole include inflammation - redness of the skin around the mole.

An important role in the development of melanoma is played by the possibility of an undesirable rupture of ties between existing malignant cells, which leads to their spread throughout the body and organs.

Therefore, you need to carefully monitor the change in all your moles in order to start the fight against this disease in a timely manner.

Causes of redness of the nevus

In fact, small red moles on the body can hurt for completely different reasons.

In some situations, changes in the shape and size of the neoplasm are acceptable, but discoloration should always be a cause for concern. Redness of the mole may be due to the following factors:

There are not many factors that can provoke inflammation of a mole on the face and other parts of the body:

The reasons for the formation of nevi include:

• genetic factor. The location and number of birthmarks can be inherited by children from their parents;
• hormonal imbalance. In adolescence, during pregnancy, during menopause, as well as after a stressful state and with some diseases, the level of hormones in the blood can change, which can provoke the appearance of moles on the body;
• exposure to sunlight. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the skin causes an increased formation of melanin, which also leads to the appearance of various neoplasms on the skin;
• frequent injuries of the skin can provoke the formation of a birthmark.

The manifestation of a nevus on the skin is possible already in the first days after the birth of a child, but more often neoplasms on the skin become noticeable by the age of two.

New birthmarks can appear during a person's life.

The process of nevus formation is unpredictable and does not depend on our desire.

Although the gradual disappearance of the mole is often possible, with the formation of a white rim around it, gradually filling the entire surface of the mole.

As a result, instead of a nevus, a white spot remains on the skin. The disadvantage of such a change on the skin is that such an outcome can serve as the onset of the disease - vitiligo.

The reasons why a mole hurts can be trauma, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, inflammation and degeneration of the nevus.

injury

Injury can be the reason that the mole is painfully inflamed. Sometimes these growths are located rather unfortunately, and the wearer can often rub them with clothing, shoulder straps, belts or belts.

Pigmented growths growing under the armpit or in the groin may be affected by shaving. Nevi located on the neck and back are often injured by careless movements or by rubbing with a washcloth.

Flat nevi or spots that look harmless can be damaged by shaving or waxing. Therefore, if you are a man, and a mole on your face hurts, perhaps the reason lies in the fact that you injured her with a razor.

Hanging pigment growths, due to their structure and elevation above the level of the skin, are often rubbed with clothes. Due to constant irritation, the top layer is destroyed, and the nerves of the nevus become exposed, reacting to every touch. Such a damaged mole hurts when pressed.

If you often touch a pigmented formation, cell degeneration can begin in it, and it will turn from benign to malignant.

Types of formations

Moles on the skin of a person can take a variety of forms:

• flat skin formations;
• convex round growths of various sizes;
• hanging, connected to the skin by means of a thin or thick stem.

Hanging formations are most susceptible to injury. If the integrity of the growth is broken, bleeding may begin, the skin around the mole may turn red, swell, and pain may appear. Inflammatory manifestations lasting more than three days are a reason to contact an oncologist or dermatologist.

Why did the skin turn red near the flat type of education? This is due to the following reasons:

• diseases of the skin associated with uncleanliness, fungal infection, inappropriate cosmetics and hygiene products;
• irritation from the bites of blood-sucking insects;
• an allergic reaction to food, animals, dust and the like;
• exposure to radiation;
• frequent exposure to open sunlight.

Redness around the mole can go away on its own without a trace or give rise to an oncological disease.

To protect yourself from malignant degeneration of the growth, it is recommended to consult a doctor as early as possible, because melanoma skin cancer is successfully treated only at the first stage.

Symptoms of violation of the natural state of the mole

If the mole began to transform into melanoma, that is, malignancy, reddening of the skin is not a single symptom, it is accompanied by some other negative manifestations. The presence of at least one of them should already serve as a signal to contact a specialist, and the combination of several factors literally obliges you to do this in the near future. Symptoms of nevus malignancy include:

To date, there are some of the most common symptoms of a violation of the general condition of the red growth. If you notice that:

• There are uneven edges on the skin around the mole
• There is some form asymmetry
• The color of the mole has changed
• Sizes are slightly larger
• Pain or discomfort -

it is urgent to take appropriate measures aimed at establishing the cause and further treatment of the phenomenon on the skin. Trying to treat small red moles on your own is not advisable, since self-treatment procedures can cause significant harm to the body through the introduction of slow infectious diseases or, God forbid, the formation of malignant tumors.

It is for this reason that each patient, if possible, should visit a specialist in these issues, since in the conditions of modern medicine, such problems can be solved by several available methods:

• Electricity
• Moxibustion
• Removal with a laser
• "Knife Radio"

Together with any of the above methods, the patient will be able to get rid of an unpleasant growth on the skin and completely eliminate the pain that torments him if the mole begins to turn red and bleed.

build-up diagnostics

The dermatologist conducts a visual examination of the reddened formation on the patient's skin. If the malignant nature of the redness is suspected, a histological analysis is done, confirming or excluding oncology.

Computer diagnostics are widely used, which makes it possible to examine in detail the condition of all layers of the skin, to find the cause of the reddening of the growth and the skin around it.

In cases hazardous to health, it is proposed to remove the nevus with one of the applied modern medicine ways:

• freezing an object with liquid nitrogen;
• burning out the formation with a laser beam;
• removal of a mole by electric current or radio waves;
• surgery to confirm malignant transformation.

During the bearing of a child, a woman's hormonal background changes, so there are frequent cases of reddening of moles. Usually this goes away after the birth of the baby, but it is necessary to see a doctor in order to completely eliminate undesirable consequences.

What tests need to be done

If the mole grows, increases in size and hurts, turns red, then if it is suspected of its transformation, the dermatologist prescribes a tissue biopsy:

• tangential tissue sampling, the method is not suitable for those whose mole hurts when pressed, bleeds;
• trepanobiopsy - operating the growth with an instrument that penetrates deep into the skin;
• incisional and excisional biopsy is prescribed if other areas are disturbed, next to the mole, in order to determine the cause of this phenomenon.

If the diagnosis confirms the presence of malignant mutations, then other medical procedures will be required until the problem is completely eliminated.

Treatment Methods

If you are faced with the problem of an inflammatory process inside or around a mole, in no case should you self-medicate, since incompetent actions can only cause harm.

Infection, declination benign tumor to becoming malignant - these are far from all the consequences that you can "get" if you try to solve the problem yourself.

Red small moles on the body that have undergone inflammation are extremely serious problem, although it seems that there is nothing wrong with that. However, according to medical reports, these issues need to be examined in the conditions of a modern approach to healing, which only medical specialists can offer.

The doctor selects the method of treatment depending on the form, stage and severity of the disease. In some situations, the use of topical anti-inflammatory drugs is sufficient to eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease. A biopsy may be required to determine the correct diagnosis.

However, many doctors do not approve of this research technique, since with additional damage to an inflamed mole, its condition may change for the worse. When examining reddened nevi, dermatoscopy or computer diagnostics is performed.

Only a specialist can prescribe treatment.

Your doctor may prescribe an anti-inflammatory ointment to reduce inflammation.

• Taking a biopsy for a more accurate diagnosis of the disease. Some experts do not recommend biopsy, as additional trauma to the inflamed nevus may worsen the condition.
• Carrying out dermatoscopy or computer diagnostics.
• Nevus removal.

If there are signs of inflammation of the neoplasm, but there is no way to get to the doctor, you can treat the nevus with medical alcohol or calendula tincture.

• If a hanging mole under the arm has become inflamed, then it can be treated with an antibacterial ointment, which contains an antibiotic, salicylic acid or zinc. Regardless of whether a hanging mole or not, you can sprinkle it with streptocide or baneocin.
• To relieve redness, linseed oil is used, which is used to lubricate the nevus.

Attention! Self-treatment of an inflamed mole can be carried out only as a last resort.

In addition, it is important to know that before removing a mole, it is necessary to remove the inflammatory process.

If attempts to eliminate inflammation on your own are ineffective and the nevus has begun to grow or other symptoms have joined, you need to urgently go to the doctor, because skin cancer develops rapidly.

There is a theory that moles should not be touched. To a certain extent, this position is objective. But only in those cases when they do not bother, do not blush, do not change in size and color.

If a problem has arisen, it should not be delayed.

Prevention of cell degeneration

The main thing is not to try to “crawl under the skin” on your own. Above, we described how this could end.

General precautions include periodically checking the skin of the entire body for the presence of such red dots, which may be in the most hidden places.

You should not spare time to go to the doctors, because a lot will depend on how you treat your health. This way you will be able to preserve your health and, of course, beauty.

If the mole turns red, you need to try:

1. Do not injure her until the normal state is fully restored;
2. It is better not to wet or rub with a washcloth;
3. Do not swim in salt water;
4. Analyze your diet and exclude synthetic products and additives;
5. Take any sorbent to precipitate the possible allergens that have entered the body;
6. Try not to use cosmetics and perfumes in this place, especially newly purchased ones;
7. Do not smoke;
8. Do not take alcohol;
9. Talk to your doctor about taking permanent medications;
10. Do not sunbathe in the sun and in the solarium;
11. Exclude physical work associated with overheating or hypothermia of the body, exposure to x-rays, radiation;
12. Dosing mental and physical activity, reasonably combining it with intervals for rest and eating;
13. Drink quality water
14. Observe the regime of personal hygiene, do not use other people's personal items.

If redness is combined with itching, it is worth taking antihistamines, having previously discussed the issue of their choice with the doctor.

Especially many problems with moles appear with age. In older people, changes in the nature of moles and birthmarks can often be observed.

But here there is a series physiological characteristics young organism. As for younger people who have noticed changes in the behavior of moles, incl.

h. their redness, it is better not to self-medicate and seek professional advice.

As a preventive measure, you need to:

1. Regularly visit a dermatologist or oncologist for a follow-up examination of the development of neoplasms.
2. If there are hanging moles, remove them in a timely manner in order to avoid trauma and cell degeneration.
3. Growths are best sealed with a band-aid while sunbathing.
4. With any dynamics in the state of formations on the skin, it is important to consult a specialist.
5. You should not solve problems with papillomas, warts and moles at the beautician, especially if there is swelling, the growth itches and hurts.

Precautions help to eliminate the appearance of redness around the birthmark:

• avoid mechanical damage moles: make sure that the parts of clothing that come into contact with the skin do not rub the formation;
• it is not recommended to scratch the nevus and the area around it with extended nails, as their sensitivity decreases;
• carefully use a razor and a depilator near the skin formation;
• do not use a hard washcloth, try not to rub the mole;
• do not wet the growth with salt water, caustic liquids;
• balance your diet so that the body receives the necessary vitamins and minerals;
• to refuse from bad habits;
• drink high-quality well-purified water.

If a mole on the skin suddenly becomes red, it is necessary to entrust its treatment or removal to a specialist doctor.

Self-treatment can lead to irreparable consequences, death.

• As a preventive measure, experts recommend visiting a dermatologist or oncologist at least once a year for control.
• Watch for any changes that occur with the formations on the skin.

A person who has nevi must keep them under constant control, to prevent injury. Redness around the mole, white halo, other changes may be a sign of malignant degeneration. It is very important not to miss the beginning pathological process and see a doctor in time - a dermatologist or oncologist.

A little about nevi

Moles, birthmarks are benign neoplasms consisting of mutation cells. They can be congenital or occur during life. Their etiology is poorly understood. Scientists suggest a hormonal, genetic, external (ultraviolet) nature of the origin of these formations.

According to statistics, nevi usually grow to a certain size, freeze and do not manifest themselves in any way. It is very dangerous to injure areas with intense pigmentation, because in the changed tissues, instead of healing, the mutation increases and the risk of melanoma (skin cancer) increases.

The degeneration of moles can provoke:

• decreased immunity;
• hormone therapy;
• endocrine abnormalities;
• harmful working conditions;
• low-grade or inappropriate cosmetics.

In a precancerous state, neoplasms turn red, darken, become motley. They grow asymmetrically, begin to itch, hurt. In this case, the nevi must be removed with a mandatory check for cancer cells.

Causes of redness and the appearance of white spots around the mole

The color and protective function of the skin depend on the amount of melanin pigment, which is synthesized in the lower basal layer. With intense UV irradiation, depression immune system, hormonal imbalance, chronic diseases melanogenesis is disrupted. The integumentary tissues adjacent to the neoplasm are especially sensitive to this.

Studies have shown that the appearance of a nevus with a white halo is preceded by:

• increased oxidation of pigment cells;
• their absorption by leukocytes of the immune system;
• insufficient or increased production of the stress hormone cortisol by the adrenal glands.

White spots appear quickly. They are expressed so clearly that they will not go unnoticed. In non-pigmented skin, protective barrier functions are inhibited. The risk of dangerous transformation into melanoma is not 100%, but quite high.

Redness around an entire mole can be caused by minor rubbing and will disappear without sequelae. But when swelling, discoloration joins hyperemia, then with a high probability the development of a malignant process should be expected. In such a situation, it is unacceptable to delay the removal.

What changes should alert

With pathological activation of a mole, a change in the biochemistry of cells in its structure and around occurs. In addition to white and red halo, blue, blue or completely dark may appear.

The blue or blue color of the nevus itself is already a borderline condition. Blue discoloration of the surrounding tissues increases the suspicion of a malignant transformation. A dark brown, black belt indicates the concentration of melanin in the epidermis due to the growth of the tumor formation and degeneration into melanoma.

In parallel with the darkening of the halo, there are clearly visible changes in the mole itself.

These signs, combined with a belt at the base, should alert. Only an examination by a dermatologist can dispel or reinforce fears.

Diagnosis of redness

A competent doctor, already with a visual examination, can determine the danger of a neoplasm surrounded by a red ring.

For a more detailed study of the external and internal structure, dermatoscopy is used. The mole is lubricated with a gel that absorbs light, which avoids reflection from its surface. A hand-held device such as a microscope with special illumination and a camera allows you to view structural details directly through the lens, and, if necessary, study images on a computer monitor.

Confirmatory information is obtained from the results of a microscopic examination of a tissue sample taken by biopsy, histology.

What to do if redness appears around the mole

First of all, don't panic. It is better to remember if there was any mechanical damage - pressure, rubbing, impact, hook, chemical or sunburn. Carefully examine the nevus yourself or ask relatives (you can take a magnifying glass) to determine the integrity of the formation, color, shape. If blood oozes, treat the growth with hydrogen peroxide. If the mole is not torn, not changed, does not hurt, does not itch, it is allowed:

• rinsing and lubricating several times a day with infusion of celandine, calendula (a tablespoon of raw materials in a glass of boiling water);
• treatment with medical alcohol;
• application of anti-inflammatory ointments such as Levomekol;
• sprinkling with crushed Streptocide.

Glue, no need to bandage. It is recommended to observe the dynamics for 3-4 days, if it worsens, immediately go to the doctor.

Why does redness appear around the mole after removal

The causes of postoperative hyperemia can be:

• transient inflammation due to the formation of a wound on the skin;
• incomplete removal (without root);
• contamination of the wound with bacteria.

In these cases, the mole can not only turn red, but also fester, darken.

Skin care after mole removal

The healing process lasts 2-4 weeks in the absence of complications. With an interval of several days, the doctor examines the wound, the nurse makes dressings.

The patient is required to:

Ways to relieve redness and inflammation

Severe hyperemia of the operated area and hardening of the inflammatory nature require a qualified medical care. In ordinary situations, according to the doctor's prescription, the following measures are taken:

• treatment with a weak solution of potassium permanganate after laser removal;
• applying Actovegin ointment to the young skin freed from the crust, which will accelerate the restoration of the epidermis and protect against infection;
• the use of Fukortsin to soothe itching so that scratching does not cause inflammation;
• the use of absorbable ointments, therapeutic silicone patches in the formation of a scar.

How to prevent inflammatory processes and protect yourself from oncology

So that the skin around the mole does not become inflamed, does not start to blush, precautions must be taken in relation to the nevus:

• start visiting the beach no earlier than 1 month after recovery;
• take sunbaths in the morning and evening, refuse sessions in the solarium;
• protect yourself from direct sunlight with a special cream, hat, glasses, light clothing with long sleeves.

It is necessary to periodically inspect moles so as not to miss dangerous changes.

Moles on our body are benign formations, and usually they do not change over time. However, inflammation of the mole can occur at any time, which will lead to the development of oncological diseases, including melanoma.
In some cases, white moles begin to appear on the human body, this indicates a poor performance of pigment cells that produce melanin. White spots around moles can be of completely different sizes and shapes, so do not worry too much.

A white spot that appears around the mole can pass on its own after a while. This process is considered a disease of the skin and is called Vitiligo, from which it has not yet been found effective treatment. Most often, after the prescribed course of treatment, the spot around the mole remains white.

Signs of the onset of cancer development

Among the signs of the degeneration of a mole into melanoma (malignant formation) note:

• polychromy - a change in the color range of a mole. There is both discoloration and an increase in the brightness of the color;
• changing the contours of the mole to fuzzy and uneven.
• change in the size of the mole (rapid increase in diameter);
• redness around the mole.
• pain on pressure.

Medicine knows more than a hundred oncological diseases and is considered the most common neoplasm of a cancerous nature. After the onset of melanoma, it can proceed latently for many years, continuing to grow and develop in the upper layers of the skin.

An inflamed mole is considered one of the signs of the possible development of melanoma. It is believed that moles are the most vulnerable places of our skin, since they are not superficial and the possibility of penetration of malignant cells into the deeper layers of our skin is allowed.

With the development of melanoma, the possibility of breaking the bonds between malignant cells plays an important role, which leads to their spread throughout the body and its organs. Based on this feature, you need to carefully monitor the change in moles in order to start the fight against the disease in a timely manner.

The appearance of a red spot around the mole

A red spot that has arisen around the mole indicates its inflammation, and the nature of the irritant that led it to this condition can be not only obvious, for example, a mechanical effect (scratch, constant friction), but also hidden (prolonged exposure to direct sunlight). It has been proven that the influence ultraviolet rays leads to changes in the cells of the skin, and this can lead to the degeneration of neoplasms on your body. People with fair skin and hair are most at risk in this situation, because it is their skin that is covered with a large number of moles, freckles and other age spots.

If you have pain around a mole after it was accidentally injured or after a long tan under direct sunbeams, you should seek advice from an oncodermatologist. Timely identification of the danger will allow you to cope with it in a short time and without serious consequences. It happens that the redness around the mole is not caused by the development of a malignant tumor, but simply by dysplasia (development of pathologies of skin cells), this initial stage melanoma, which is treatable because the area of ​​distribution cancer cells quite small.

What to do if a mole is inflamed

1. You need to go to the hospital and make an appointment with an oncodermatologist. Self-removal of swelling and redness around the mole is strictly prohibited, since any neoplasm on your skin can degenerate into malignant tumor. The specialist, having examined your mole, will recommend an ointment that relieves inflammation.
2. If the oncodermatologist recommends that you take a biopsy, make sure to do so. This analysis is paid, but its cost is small. But, first you need to remove the mole in any convenient way. The degeneration of a mole into a malignant formation does not occur in all cases, if an intermediate stage of degeneration has been diagnosed, then the usual procedure for cauterizing a mole, for example, with liquid nitrogen, will avoid melanoma.
3. If on vacation the skin around the mole turns red and you cannot go to the hospital, treat the mole with medical alcohol or calendula tincture.
4. Inflammation around the mole can be treated with an ointment that contains antibiotics or contains zinc and salicylic acid. It is allowed to sprinkle the inflamed mole with streptocide.
5. To relieve redness, linseed oil is used, which is used to lubricate the inflamed mole. Thanks to the beneficial substances, flaxseed oil promotes the rapid healing of wounds on the skin.
6. Make a compress of celandine tincture on an inflamed mole and leave it for 10 minutes. Repeat this procedure 3 times a day.

If attempts to relieve inflammation were unsuccessful, the mole began to grow and there is a seal in its area, you should immediately go to the hospital. The development of skin cancer can be rapid, and an experienced oncologist, having identified it at a glance, will provide you with the necessary assistance.