A small and appropriate mole adds sweet beauty to a person. Moles become signs of beauty when seen above Angelina Jolie's eyebrow, on Natalie Portman's cheek, on the edge of Cindy Crawford's lip, on Rachel McAdams' chin. Some people identify with their ego. When the name of İzzet Altınmeşe is mentioned, we are reminded of that famous mole with a slight smile.
A harbinger of cancer
Moles, which some people have a few and some have dozens of, are generally known to be harmless. It is worth saying in advance that this opinion is not actually true. Moles can be a sign of fatal health problems such as skin cancer. Although there are genetic factors in the formation and development of moles, moles can change color and shape under the influence of the sun. Here alarm bells start ringing for people with moles. If the moles on your body become darker in color, red and itchy, you should consult a physician immediately.
The incidence is increasing.
Although most skin cancers have a good clinical course, Malignant Melanoma (which mostly develops from moles) malignant skin cancer) has a very poor clinical course. What's worse is that the incidence of this condition is increasing. The increase in the number of skin cancer patients and the news published in the media cause concern about moles.
Check your moles!
Cells called melanocytes, which are found in normal skin and produce pigments that give color to the skin, are found more frequently in moles. . Moles are evaluated according to their presence at birth or formation later, their occupation of the skin layers, and their number. Congenitally present moles can be of different sizes. It can even cover the entire body and limbs. Moles usually have hair on them. There is a possibility of cancer over time. That's why they need to follow it closely. Moles that tend to become cancerous are heterogeneous in color, larger and more numerous than normal moles. It is mostly hereditary. In the light of this information, check the moles on your body.
Is your mole one of them?
The current status and diagnosis of a mole is only possible with pathology (microscopic). Although clinically predictable, there is always a margin of error. Despite this, every biopsy was taken and sent to pathology. It has no place in practice. For this reason, it is necessary to evaluate the character of the mole;
The diameter of the mole; Especially if a mole is 6 mm or larger and its diameter increases in a short time,
Change in the color of the mole (darkening, heterogeneous color),
Bleeding or ulceration in the mole,
Irregularity around the mole,
/> If the mole does not swell from the skin,
If one of the above is present, a sample is taken from me and sent to the pathology laboratory for examination. The patient can follow up by taking photographs of the same standard in a 3 or 6-month period by placing a ruler next to the mole.
Pay attention to moles on the feet!
Moles formed after sunburn, moles seen in people using drugs that suppress the immune system, Moles seen on the feet should be removed without monitoring and sent to pathology.
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