Two questions arise:
- Could the appearance of a pimple on a birthmark signal that it will begin to degenerate from a harmless mark on the body into a malignant formation;
- how to treat it in such an unusual place.
What is a mole?
The medical name for a mole is nevus. This benign formation is a collection of blood vessels or pigment cells. An interesting fact is that a person is born completely without moles. The first brown spots begin to appear on the skin only after reaching the age of 6 months.
There are several types of moles, which may differ in appearance. Almost everyone has flat brown formations. Most often, such moles do not exceed 5 mm in diameter. Convex nevi with a rough surface are also often found. If a pimple appears on a mole of this type, you should not postpone a visit to the doctor. It is important not to miss the malignant transformation of the nevus.
The least common are warty moles, which have a thin stalk and a convex body. Such moles can be easily damaged. As a result, an inflammatory process develops. If such a nevus is located in a dangerous place, it is recommended to remove it.
Diagnostics
First of all, the specialist must conduct an external examination and determine the presence of a pathological process. If there is no cause for concern, then the appointment ends.
If there is any suspicion, the patient is prescribed a biopsy, during which a sample of the affected tissue is taken for further histological and cytological examination.
Based on the results, it will be possible to say whether there is a malignant process or not. Upon confirmation of the diagnosis, the doctor gives a referral for other necessary tests, the task of which is to identify the cause of the tumor, as well as to choose the most effective tactics of therapeutic measures.
Pimple on a mole
Inflammation of the skin can occur anywhere where there are sebaceous glands. Nevi are formed from skin cells and also have pores. Therefore, acne can appear on them too. Those with oily skin types are more likely to develop a pimple on a mole. What to do? It is worth taking proper care of your face and periodically deep cleaning your pores.
However, with the use of high-quality cosmetics and proper nutrition, acne on nevi can also appear. There may be several reasons for this.
Causes of pus
An abscess, purulent inflammation in a nevus appears as a result of penetration of bacteria or infection into the skin. A birthmark is not a vulnerable spot, but a special condition of the skin with a high content of melanin pigment.
Reasons preceding the decay of a mole:
- A cut, scrape or abscess that has been exposed to dust, dirt or harmful germs.
- A skin disease characterized by inflammatory processes (acne, furunculosis, etc.).
- Burns, skin trauma, causing necrosis of the layers of the epidermis and basal cell carcinoma.
- Excessive exposure to the sun in hot weather is fraught with the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays.
- Skin irritation caused by rubbing clothes, scratching with nails.
People with freckles and unusually pigmented skin are especially susceptible to the disease. It is recommended to spend hot daytime in the shade and avoid long stays in stuffy rooms.
It is possible for a mole to spontaneously transform into a malignant tumor. Preceded by hormonal imbalances or nervous breakdowns.
A boil under a mole is recognized by an increase in the size of the pigment spot and a sharp change in the usual color.
Hormonal disbalance
Acne often appears on the face during adolescence. This is due to hormonal changes in the body. The sebaceous glands begin to work more actively and may become clogged. Even if the bangs are washed correctly and use special masks, comedones (blackheads) will appear. Some of them will become inflamed, forming pimples.
Hormonal imbalance can also occur in patients over 20 years of age. In women, the problem is often associated with uncontrolled use of contraceptives. Drugs from this category have a lot of plugging effects. They should be used strictly in consultation with your doctor. A pimple may also appear on a mole a few days before menstrual bleeding. The reason is also hormones.
Elderly women may also face the problem. Excessive sebum production occurs during menopause. Often, skin rashes appear as a result of taking certain medications intended to eliminate the symptoms of menopause.
Heredity
Patients may have a genetic predisposition to certain diseases. Nevi are no exception. Light-skinned people are more prone to the appearance of moles. If the patient also has oily skin, the likelihood of developing inflammation increases. A pimple on a mole on the face can appear at any time.
In some patients, pimples may appear on other parts of the body. For example, on the back or forearm. There may also be a lot of moles here. The problem is that the patient may not know that the pimple has popped up on the mole and try to squeeze it out. In this case, the risk of complications increases.
Symptoms
The symptoms of pimple formation in the tissues of a mole are varied. Most often, the problem affects nevi in those areas of the body where the largest number of sebaceous glands are concentrated (back and face).
The first sign that a pimple should appear is some pain when touched, tissue compaction. Next, a cone-shaped nodule of a typical reddish color appears, and with the development of the inflammatory reaction it will increase in size. When the pimple matures, a point with purulent contents will begin to be visible inside. Gradually, the papule will open, the contents will come out, and the pimple will crust over until the tissues are completely healed.
In the case of ordinary blockage of the sebaceous gland, no pronounced symptoms (besides mild pain when touched) are observed.
Insect bites
A red pimple on a mole may appear as a result of an insect bite. Changes in the skin in the affected area are an allergic reaction to the poison. In addition, along with the sting, the insect can cause infection. If the cause of the pimple is a bite, the patient will experience severe itching that goes away after a few days.
Today, the pharmacy offers many ointments that not only eliminate skin itching after bites, but also reduce the likelihood of developing inflammation. After a bite, you should definitely treat the affected area.
Who is at risk?
Research results show that melanoma occurs more often in women than in men. At the same time, people who have:
- The number of moles exceeds 50
- There is a congenital pigment spot or dysplastic nevus (the mole is dark inside and light outside)
- Fair skin, green eyes and freckles
- Hereditary predisposition
If you fall into one of the listed categories, take care of your health in advance. Be sure to undergo an annual examination by a specialist.
Skin injuries
Damage to the nevus can also lead to the development of inflammation. So, if a pimple appears on a mole, it is possible that it was injured. A nevus can be damaged during depilation or under other circumstances.
If a mole is located in the wrong place (on the neck, in the armpit area) and is often injured, it is recommended to remove it. To do this, you will have to seek help from an oncologist.
Degeneration of nevus
A simple mole can cause serious health problems. If a pimple appears on a mole, you cannot put off a visit to a dermatologist. It is important not to miss the malignant transformation of the nevus. Skin cancer can appear on any part of the epidermis. But moles are at greatest risk. Melanoma is a dangerous cancer that is often fatal. About 2% of cancers are attributed to this diagnosis.
Melanoma can develop from any mole. Flat brown nevi of small diameter are considered the least dangerous. But their changes must also be monitored. Convex moles with a smooth surface are considered the most dangerous. If a pimple appears on such a nevus, you cannot self-medicate. This is dangerous not only for health, but also for life in general.
There are several negative factors that can provoke the malignant transformation of a nevus. First of all, it is a frequent injury. If a mole frequently becomes inflamed, the risk of developing malignant cells increases. Melanoma can also be triggered by hormonal changes in the body or excessive exposure of the skin to ultraviolet rays.
Everyone should know the signs of nevus degeneration in order to seek help in a timely manner. These include:
- intensive growth of education;
- change in color of a mole;
- the appearance of inflammation on the nevus;
- the mole becomes asymmetrical;
- it begins to peel off and itches.
Any of these symptoms should be a reason to immediately seek help from a doctor.
Possible danger
You should not immediately panic if a pimple appears on or near your birthmark. Inflammation occurs for various reasons. When this is an isolated incident, there is no danger. You should definitely pay attention to acne if you have the following signs:
- The mole looks swollen.
- If you press on it, you will feel very strong pain.
- The tissue around the nevus turned red.
- The hair that grew through the birthmark fell out.
- The mole has changed its shape, color or size.
- The outline of the spot has become blurred or irregularities have appeared.
- When pressed, fluid, blood or pus comes out.
- Ulcers appeared on the surface.
- The mole began to shine.
In such cases, you should be sure of your suspicions. It is necessary to do research: carefully study the form. A degenerated mole is always asymmetrical. But the final conclusion should only be made by the doctor after the examination.
Mole removal methods
Frequent injury to a mole and the appearance of inflammation on it is a reason for surgical intervention. Such a nevus must be removed to avoid its malignant degeneration. Today, several safe techniques are used that allow you to quickly and almost painlessly remove problematic nevi.
Cryodestruction is a procedure based on the use of liquid nitrogen. The specialist “freezes” education. Manipulation can be carried out only when the inflammation in the mole can be cured. This technique is suitable for nevi that involve only the upper layers of the epidermis.
Laser surgery shows good results. The specialist works only on the mole, so burns are completely excluded. Within a few weeks after the manipulations, not a trace remains at the site of the nevus. If a pimple appears under the mole, the operation will have to be rescheduled.
In government institutions, classic surgical removal of moles using a scalpel is often performed. This operation is indicated if the nevus has malignant cells. In this case, not only the affected area is removed, but also healthy skin with a diameter of 5 mm around it. In this way, it is possible to avoid the development of relapse.
Is medical intervention necessary?
If there are a large number of nevi on the human body, the risk of acne developing underneath them increases. There are those that go away on their own, and there are those that signal the development of cancer. In the latter case, a visit to a specialist is required, who, after a thorough examination, can prescribe removal.
Modern medicine has several safe and painless methods of removal, which have many positive reviews. These methods include:
- Electrocoagulation.
- Radio wave exposure.
- Laser surgery.
- Cryodestruction.
The use of one of the procedures will help quickly and, in most cases, without scars or scars, remove the nevus.
If a pimple appears on a mole for the first time
Inflammation on a nevus can occur in anyone. There is no reason to panic. If you cannot seek help from a dermatologist in a timely manner, you should know how to properly treat a pimple. It is strictly forbidden to squeeze out the purulent contents. This may lead to the spread of infection. The most correct way would be to dry the pimple with alcohol tincture of calendula or boric alcohol. You can also disinfect the inflamed area with honey. At the initial stage, it is recommended to carry out such treatment every two hours. The very next day the inflammation will decrease significantly.
If a pimple is not a single problem, treatment should be comprehensive. People suffering from acne often encounter pathology. In this case, it is necessary to treat not only existing inflammations, but also to help normalize sebum production. Only a qualified dermatologist can prescribe the correct therapy.
Treatment of acne from insect bites
In this case, boric alcohol will also help relieve itching and inflammation. Ointments with antihistamine action also show good results. A paste of baking soda will help relieve inflammation and itching. The powder is diluted with a small amount of water.
Insect bites are often encountered in nature during the summer. Small black specks attract mosquitoes and midges. Therefore, bites are often diagnosed on moles. How to avoid inflammation if there are no medications nearby? Folk remedies will come to the rescue. If an allergic reaction develops at the location of the nevus, you can use lemon juice. The freshly squeezed product must be mixed with clean water in equal proportions and periodically lubricate the bite area with the resulting solution.
If there is no good antiseptic nearby, you can disinfect the bite site with vodka.
Folk remedies
There are a number of folk remedies that are effective for eliminating acne:
- Chamomile flowers. The raw material is brewed in hot water in a standard proportion - a tablespoon per glass. The product is infused for two hours in a thermos, filtered and used to wipe the inflamed area 3 times a day.
- Plantain. Fresh leaves are washed in clean water, dried to remove excess moisture and the juice is extracted from them (you can pass it through a meat grinder, and squeeze out the resulting pulp with gauze folded in several layers). Pure juice is used to wipe the pimple in the morning and evening.
- Elecampane. The brewed herb is filtered and used to treat the nevus 2-3 times during the day.
- Baking soda. To relieve itching from a bite, a thick mixture of baking soda and water can be applied to the pimple. In this case, it is important to be careful and not to make rubbing movements, otherwise you can damage the formation.
The main rule in treatment remains unchanged - it is prohibited to mechanically influence the formation, otherwise you can only make it worse.
