Know the danger of moles

• April 29, 2024

Marilyn Monroe had an lunar unforgettably located near the mouth; the model Cindy Crawford , as well. However, some can be dangerous. The moles are benign tumors product of the accumulation of melanocytes , that is, the cells that color the skin. They can be bulky, small or very large; They appear alone or in a group and appear anywhere in the body.

The moles They are normally brown and can have different shapes and sizes, even having hair. Dermatologists point out that there are two types of moles: congenital Y acquired . The former usually form in the baby, while in the womb, before the third month of pregnancy.

Most are harmless, but some are more likely to develop a melanoma . According to a press release from the Department of Dermatology of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), the melanoma is the kind of skin cancer more aggressive you can diagnose, because you're malignant cells penetrate the skin and invade healthy tissues when tumorations They are not attended in a timely manner.

The first symptom of a Cancer by melanoma is the change in the texture, size and color of a mole: blacks and irregular shapes are of poor prognosis. According to the IMSS dermatologists, the malignant lesion can appear as a new mole with those same characteristics, so it is important to see a specialist.

Treatment of benign moles and melanomas

The treatment must be individualized. The decision to treat or not a lunar and how to do it, is based on the age and health of the person, as well as the size, appearance, situation and history of growth of the lunar .

Currently, surgery is the only effective treatment. Most dermatologists recommend surgical removal to decrease the risk of Cancer and for aesthetic reasons.

If the person already has an injury due to melanoma , surgery is essential, as well as an analysis of ganglia to rule out that it has spread to other healthy tissues. If you are in an advanced stage, you should receive chemotherapy and other treatments.