Whether we have 1 or 2 or more than 50 on the body, moles are in fact small benign tumors that can appear at any time of life, and above all, at any place of the body. Their scientific name is nevus. These small benign tumors grow from cells that make melanin. It is this pigment which is at the origin of the color of the skin. Rare in babies, in general, moles appear rather around 5-6 years and until puberty.
Even so, some infants sometimes have what is called a congenital pigment nevus. We see them from birth, or they appear during the 1time year of life. These birth moles can be flat or grainy, of different colors, from light brown to almost black, and above all, their dimensions can sometimes be impressive. You should know, however, that it is rare, but unfortunately sometimes there is a risk that these giant moles degenerate into cancer. So, when possible, specialists intervene to remove them, and this can be done several times, when they are too big.
In adults, how do you know if their grains of beauty are to watch?
Most of the moles that we have always had are not talked about. You should know that in only 10% of cases a melanoma, that is to say a form of skin cancer, develops on an existing mole. Otherwise, you have to worry when a new mole appears, or an old one changes appearance. Specifically, it grows, thickens, changes color, or when its shape becomes irregular or it bleeds. In all these cases, it is better to show it to a dermatologist who will probably have it analyzed, and if necessary, removed.
A very large mole does not necessarily have to alert. If it is large but does not evolve, there is no particular risk. Afterwards, it is true that from a size greater than 6 mm, specialists consider that it is suspect, especially when the stain appears suddenly.
The ABCD rule for identifying a suspicious mole
A for asymmetry, B for edge, C for color and D for diameter, so if one of these criteria is wrong, above all, do not hesitate to consult.
People at risk generally have a fairly fair skin type, therefore a phototype that is more at risk by nature. So, when you have very white skin with lots of moles, you avoid the sun as much as possible or else, you protect yourself and try to be followed regularly by a doctor who will follow the evolution of your moles. , take pictures of them and measure them regularly.
It’s okay if a mole is pulled out and it bleeds, because it’s rare for a mole to be a melanoma. So if not, there is no need to worry. You just have to treat it, as you would for a classic scratch, without forgetting to disinfect.
When you have a mole with one or more hairs growing on it, when you are certain that it is not a melanoma (seen with the doctor), there is no problem removing the hair… It is even recommended, because it is not very aesthetic.
When one is very at risk, that is to say that one has more than 50 on the body, especially if some are placed in areas that are difficult to access, for the eyes, on the scalp or in the back, the ideal is to have them seen once a year. For the others, it can be a little less regular… except if there is one that worries you one fine morning, with the ABCD criteria, change of shape, size, color, etc.
Finally, freckles have nothing to do with warts. They never cause skin cancer. They are just present in people who have skin that is particularly sensitive to the sun, such as redheads. They are also called ephelides. They do not pose any health risk… and above all, they are very pretty.
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