Will a benign melanocytic nevus grow?

Benign melanocytic nevi are relatively easy to remove, but remember not to puncture the melanin yourself, otherwise it will cause skin inflammation. It is also best to eat more fresh fruits, which can also have a good effect on inhibiting melanin. When cleaning your skin, you must do a good job of deep cleansing the skin, which is more beneficial to the skin.

First of all, do not use methods such as needle picking, corrosion or burning to remove moles by yourself, and do not easily go to temporary stalls on the street to remove moles.

Generally speaking, if a mole shows any of the following symptoms, you should pay attention. Generally, benign moles are flat or slightly raised, but if there are any changes, you should pay attention.

1. Sudden or continuous bulge

Especially on the originally flat benign pigmented nevus, obvious bulges appear.

2. Shape Change

Benign moles are generally round in shape, with clear boundaries and regular edges between them and the surrounding normal skin. When malignant transformation occurs, the edges may become irregular, becoming jagged or other shapes, and the pigment often diffuses and disappears into the surrounding normal skin.

For example, the edges of a mole that was originally round begin to become irregular, the shape is no longer symmetrical, and the boundary between it and the surrounding skin is unclear.

3. Size changes

Generally speaking, the diameter of a benign pigmented nevus is usually less than six millimeters. If we find that the mole has become larger, we should be alert.

4. Leather surface changes

The surface of benign pigmented nevus is smooth and flat, with no other pathological phenomena. If there is desquamation, erosion, exudation, scab, bleeding, etc.

5. Color changes

Benign moles have a uniform color, dark brown or black, without any other colors. Once malignancy occurs, a variety of colors will appear. In addition to dark brown and black, red, pink, white, blue, etc. can also be seen. These colors first appear at the edge of the mole and gradually spread to the surrounding normal skin.

6. Hardness changes

Benign pigmented nevus has uniform hardness and soft but not soft texture. If it is suddenly found to be "softening" or "brittle".

Through our introduction, I believe that everyone has a better understanding of the symptoms of malignant transformation of moles, so we still hope that everyone can always pay attention to the changes in moles. If the above situation occurs, you should immediately go to a regular large hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Early detection and early treatment may cure the disease, otherwise it will cause cancer and endanger your life.

Common complications

1. Incision infection and dehiscence

During the operation, attention should be paid to following aseptic and non-invasive operation techniques to avoid suturing the incision under excessive tension.

2. Excisional skin grafting

It is suitable for various types of pigmented nevi with a wide area, which cannot be sutured directly after excision or which may cause secondary displacement, deformity and dysfunction of adjacent organs after direct suturing. The following is a brief introduction to the right temporal facial black hairy nevus excision and skin grafting as an example.

Use methylene blue to outline the excision range, retaining the black hairy nevus at the temples to ensure symmetry with the opposite temple.

Although pigmented moles affect people's image, we have to admit that almost everyone has pigmented moles. However, the size, number and location of pigmented moles on each person are different, and the impact on people is also different. Pigmented moles are a type of benign tumor.

Let’s take a look at the introduction below! All benign tumors have the possibility of becoming malignant, and moles are no exception. However, according to statistics, this possibility is very small, with only about one in a million moles turning into tumors.

If your mole has hair on its surface, you can be more assured, because hairy moles are mostly benign.

In pathological diagnosis, junctional nevi are the most common nevi that may cause malignant transformation, while intradermal nevi are less likely to undergo malignant transformation. Moles on areas that are prone to friction and irritation, such as the palms, soles of the feet, face, and neck, should be carefully observed, because friction and irritation are one of the causes of cancer.

If you find any of the following conditions, you should see a doctor for a clear diagnosis as soon as possible.

① Rapidly increase in size in a short period of time, and the color becomes darker or uneven;

②Ulceration, bleeding, and scab;

③ Red halo or satellite nevus appears around the mole;

④Sudden onset of obvious itching or tingling.

When doctors encounter this situation, they will generally remove the mole together with the surrounding and deep tissues, and send the specimen for pathological examination. If it is indeed a malignant melanoma, further comprehensive treatment is required.

Almost everyone has moles. Black moles can be divided into flat moles, sparrow-like moles, hairy moles, animal-skin-like moles, etc. Some people worry about having moles. In fact, moles are benign tumors containing melanocytes, which usually do not undergo or rarely undergo malignant changes.

According to statistics, those who undergo malignant transformation only account for one in hundreds of thousands or millions. But it may also turn into a malignant state and must be given sufficient attention.

Signs of malignant changes in moles include

The mole suddenly grows faster, expands rapidly, becomes darker and brighter, and the surrounding area becomes red, inflamed, and painful. The surface changes from smooth to rough. The hairy mole begins to lose hair. The mole exudates or bleeds and ulcerates. The nearby lymph nodes swell. Small lumps form inside the mole or satellite moles appear around it.

When dealing with moles, you should neither be afraid nor be numb. You should take it seriously, but don't alarm it.

Normally, do not rub, corrode or irritate moles to prevent rapid differentiation of cancer cells and malignant changes. Pay special attention to moles that suddenly increase in size, darken in color, and have a rough and keratinized surface, and go to the hospital for medical treatment as soon as possible.

Moles that grow larger should be removed early

Relatively speaking, it is rare for a mole to disappear naturally, grow significantly larger, or become malignant.

Of course, there is no need to be overly nervous. Not all moles will become malignant, and intradermal nevi usually do not become malignant. Junctional nevi and compound nevi have the potential to become malignant.

If there are obvious changes in the moles on your body in a short period of time, you should pay special attention.

1. For example, a mole that has recently appeared in an adult; the mole has significantly increased in size within a year, or the color has become significantly darker and brighter;

2. The mole changes color from brown to black, or from brown to black and brown spots;

3. The edge of the mole becomes irregular or small satellite moles appear, or several moles merge, with an uneven surface;

4. The mole may experience tingling, itching and burning sensations;

5. Sudden hair loss without reason due to mole;

6. The pigment of the mole disappears, a scab forms on the surface, and infection, ulceration or bleeding occurs; the lymph nodes near the mole swell.