Are all the formations that we see on the skin, moles? Is it safe to delete them? How to do it? These and other questions of Kaktus.media were answered by oncodermatologist of the National Center of Oncology Almaz Yakubov.
- Are all the formations that we see on the skin, moles?
“We have a wide variety of skin formations on our skin.” These are papillomas, vascular formations and true moles. That is, not all formations are moles. They differ from each other, for example, papillomas - viral formations. Appear more often after 40 years on the neck or under the armpits.
Congenital melanocytic nevus and mole removalThere are more than 30 types of skin lesions.
- Is the appearance of moles in adulthood normal?
- Moles appear and grow all their lives. A young child has few moles. Over time, the number of moles increases. If a child or even an adult has moles on body parts that undergo friction - on the neck, lower back, then these moles are best checked.
- How often do you need to examine a mole at the doctor?- It is advisable to show regular moles twice a year to a doctor, even if they do not bother you. If your mole began to change in color or size, acquire any new properties, ache or itch, then you must immediately contact an oncologist or dermatologist.
A doctor's consultation costs 100 soms, the examination does not take much time.
You can also watch moles on your own. You need to take a millimeter ruler and measure the dimensions.
If within six months the size of the mole becomes larger - this is an indication that it needs to be removed. If the mole does not increase in size, then it is not necessary to remove it.
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Which moles can be removed and which cannot?- This issue is resolved only after examination by an oncologist. It is not enough to go to a dermatologist, you must definitely be examined by an oncologist. The oncologist will give a conclusion whether moles can be removed.
When studying a mole, a dermatoscope is used - a special apparatus for studying moles. The issue of removal is resolved after verification by this device inclusively.
If the mole is in a calm state, does not grow, does not itch and does not bother, it does not need to be touched, unless for aesthetic reasons you want to remove it.
If there is a suspicion, then we cannot remove it. In this case, it is necessary to pass tumor markers, special blood tests, undergo an ultrasound examination, a cytological examination. All these tests are done in our state medical institutions.
