Moles — These are cells that arise on the human body as a result of exposure to the pigment substance melanin. The reasons for their appearance cannot be counted. Among the main factors: heredity, increased solar radiation, unfavorable environment, chemical exposure and reduced immunity. In children, moles appear small in size, but with age they become larger and their number also increases. But the most important thing is that your mole does not develop into a malignant tumor.
The editors of estet-portal decided to figure out how to identify malignant moles and what to do about it.
- When it's time to start sounding the alarm
- How to identify malignant moles yourself
- Causes and methods to prevent the problem
When it's time to start sounding the alarm
The main number of moles, almost 90%, appear on the skin of a person under 25 years old. Very often, many moles occur during pregnancy.
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They come in different sizes and colors:yellow, brown, black. But if a mole that has been on your body for a long time began to change color, become larger, bleed, the surface of the mole becomes different; or in cases of the appearance of a new mole on your body, not like the others and you did not have such before, you should consult a specialist. These may be
1. Asymmetry.
If your mole is not symmetrical, this is a reason to visit a doctor.
2. Size.
If your mole is larger than 6mm on your body, it may be cancerous.
3. Coloring
. Pay attention to the color of the mole, if it does not change and has a healthy shade, then everything is in order.
4. Contour.
Malignant moles have jagged edges.
5. Dynamics.
Cracks, peeling, bleeding or other changes appeared on the mole —
Causes and methods of preventing the problem
Skin functions: facts that few people know about
Changes in moles can be prevented. You should limit yourself from exposure to infrared rays (sun, infrared saunas). Use sunscreen, especially on areas where there are moles. In general, one should be very careful with any thermal procedures, because they can also contribute to the appearance of malignant moles.
Always be on the lookout. Don't spend too much time in the sun and take care of your skin.
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