Why are there many moles on the body?
It has long been believed that the cause of the appearance of moles (nevi) is only heredity. But why do they appear and disappear throughout life? What is the evidence of a sharp increase in the number of nevi on the body? Let's talk about this in more detail.
Many moles on the body: reasons
It is often possible to notice that relatives have moles in the same places. Of course, heredity plays an important role in the formation of age spots and nevi in the womb.
But there are also factors that provoke the occurrence of moles throughout life:
- UV radiation. With frequent exposure to the sun, a person begins to produce a lot of melanin, which is the main component of moles. Moreover, not only the appearance of new nevi is observed, but also an increase in old ones. If you have birthmarks on your body, prolonged exposure to the sun can trigger the development of melanoma (skin cancer).
- Hormonal surges. When the hormonal background changes, both the appearance and disappearance of moles is observed. This is most often seen during puberty or throughout pregnancy and immediately after childbirth. Also, the cause of the appearance of nevi can be a malfunction of the thyroid gland. In most cases, these moles are not dangerous.
- Infection and injury. According to research, nevi can appear at the site of injuries, bites, abrasions, as a result of infection.
- Unconventional explanation. If you believe the experts in alternative medicine, moles can appear due to a sharp release of negative energy, which are caused by inflammation.
Regardless of the reasons for the appearance of nevi, the mechanism of their formation does not change: first, melanocytes accumulate, then they rise under the skin, and then become visible to the naked eye.
Many moles on the face
Whatever one may say, but moles can appear on any part of the body. But if they are not always noticeable on the back or arm, then nevi on the face may not look aesthetically pleasing.
Often, doctors recommend removing moles in areas where they are injured, as even small scratches can lead to the development of skin cancer.
It is also important to take into account the fact that most people do not think about protecting their face from UV rays. Accordingly, the number of moles on this part of the body may increase.
To get rid of moles, you must first determine how dangerous they are. This is possible only after studying the structure of nevi. After that, the doctor can choose the best ways to deleting... For example, if the mole is larger than 3 cm, surgery is recommended. In other cases, cryodestruction will help get rid of the nevus. During the procedure, cold nitrogen is used to freeze the mole.
If the nevi are small in size, doctors advise a more skin-friendly option - laser surgery. This is a bloodless operation.
Why do many moles appear on the body
The appearance of new moles on the body is due to the negative influence of external factors on the human body.
Most often these are:
- stress;
- diseases that provoke hormonal imbalance;
- radiation exposure (X-rays, frequent exposure to the sun);
- unfavorable ecological situation.
If the number of nevi is rapidly increasing, it is necessary to limit the time spent in the sun, use sunscreen, paying attention to UV filters. Given the above described causes of moles, you can try to prevent their appearance. If these methods do not give the desired effect, and the nevi began to peel off, their increase, itching, etc. are observed, you need to consult a doctor who will determine the cause of the sharp increase in the number of moles and eliminate it. Only then can the previously formed nevi be eliminated, if they are safe.
