Red moles - hemangiomas: causes of appearance on the body and types

Causes of red moles

The exact reason why red moles appear on the body is unknown; it may be a predisposition due to a genetic factor. But there are other reasons:

• pregnancy;
• exposure to chemicals;
• some diseases, including infectious ones;
• unsuitable climate (too hot or cold)
• mechanical damage to the skin, such as a bite or cuts, in which pieces of skin are not completely torn off.

Their manifestations are also possible at a more mature age, this is due to a gradual decrease in immunity. Neoplasms occur in 75% of the population over the age of 60 years.

It is impossible to somehow influence the appearance or non-appearance of red moles on the body, since they are inherent in us at the genetic level; if one of the parents had a lot of them, it means that the children will have a similar situation, and even identical maps of the location of nevi are possible.

Why do papillomas grow?

They grow because the skin is infected with a virus.

The causative agent is called human papillomavirus or HPV.

In fact, it is not just one pathogen, but a whole family of viruses.

They have different pathogenic properties and have different DNA sections.

Different types of viruses cause different symptoms.

Some provoke oncological tumors.

As for papillomas, their appearance is most often provoked by papilloma viruses types 6 and 11.

HPV is spread in most cases through sexual contact.

But this is only one of the possible mechanisms.

Any bodily contact leads to transmission of the pathogen from person to person.

For example, hugging or contact sports may be the cause.

But if papillomas appear on the genitals, then it is obvious that the person became infected through sexual contact.

Since it does not happen that the virus penetrates the skin in the nose area, but causes the growth of papillomas on the penis.

It provokes vegetation exactly where it was able to penetrate upon contact.

Locations

An increase in the growth of moles is observed in people aged 0 to 20 years, and then from 45 years and older. The rest of the time they appear, but not as actively as in the first and last phases of life. Typically, red moles appear on the upper body, arms, legs and shoulders. Their favorite places are also the head, feet, and hands. They can be located throughout the body, and it is impossible to predict their subsequent locations. Their red color comes from the accumulation of small blood vessels at the base, which supply them with blood.

Vaccination against papillomavirus

You can protect yourself against HPV through vaccination.

Vaccination can be done in our clinic.

The drug is administered 3 times with a break of several months.

The best results are for those who get vaccinated before becoming sexually active.

Because in this case, we can say with a high probability that the person has not yet encountered the virus.

The vaccine used protects against 4 types of HPV.

Two of them are the most dangerous, as they provoke cervical cancer.

Two more are the most common causes of papillomas appearing on the body.

True, there are still 4 dozen viruses left that the vaccine does not protect against.

But that doesn't mean it's useless.

Because some types of virus are common, others are rare.

The vaccine protects you against the most common types of HPV.

Their share in the overall morbidity structure reaches 70%.

Of course, there are still 30% of those viruses that the vaccine does not protect against.

But the risk of other infections is also reduced.

Because the antibodies formed as a result of vaccination affect not only the four types of virus, but also, to some extent, those types of HPV that are similar in antigenic structure.

Thus, the likelihood of papillomas appearing in properly vaccinated patients is reduced significantly.

Although it cannot be said that the vaccine provides 100% protection.

There is another important argument in favor of the need for vaccination.

The vaccine protects a woman from cervical cancer.

Some types of HPV may not cause papillomas.

But they penetrate the cervix and provoke changes in the epithelium.

As a result of chronic infection, cancer develops on average 20 years after infection.

To avoid infection with the most dangerous viruses, you need to get vaccinated on time.

However, if infection has already occurred, there is no point in vaccinating.

Types and classification

Moles have two main types:

1. Pigmented. These include flat, often brown, nevi.
2. Vascular, which are formed from changes in the structure of blood vessels.

They are also:

1. Congenital - divided by size: small, medium and large.
2. Acquired, divided into three types depending on the location of melanocytes in the layers of the epidermis.
3. Hanging ones, they are also called papillomas.

There are invisible nevi that appear changing color over time. Also wandering, which change their location, appearing in one place or another. It is advisable to keep track of the location of your moles.

Are red moles dangerous?

Signs to pay attention to if small red moles appear:

1. Color. If it is uneven and begins to change, this is a reason to visit a doctor.
2. Inflammation around the formation, that is, redness in the form of a halo around the mole.
3. An increase in the size of the mole or its thickening.
4. The appearance of cracks and ulcers on the body of the mole.
5. Hair loss if it grew from a mole.
6. The appearance of itching, burning or tingling in the place where the mole is located.
7. A change in the edges of the nevus also indicates that it is time to visit a specialist.

An accurate diagnosis can be made by a dermatologist or oncologist, and you can and should turn to them for help. Nevi are not dangerous as long as they are in a stable condition, in which case you can wait to see a doctor.

How to protect yourself from papillomas?

Knowing the reasons for the appearance of small papillomas on the body, it is not difficult to protect yourself from them.

It is enough to influence only two factors that lead to the appearance of skin formations:

• avoid infection with the virus;
• maintain the immune system in good condition to prevent the appearance of papillomas even in case of infection.

Prevention can be carried out both by medicine and by lifestyle correction.

Red moles in children

For most people, the bulk of moles appear in the first 20 years of life, then the formation of moles (nevi) subsides. They also tend to sometimes disappear on their own, and this happens due to the fact that the blood vessels supplying the mole dry out or become clogged. One in 100 newborns are already born with small red moles on their body, and they are considered more prone to change and develop into melanoma. This red neoplasm that rises slightly above the surface of the skin is called a Spitz nevus.

Children can also be born with large blue spots on their backs; they are called Mongolian spots and are most often found in children with Asian roots. Any moles are often injured, especially in childhood. This can cause complications, so it is advisable to sometimes see a doctor, and also try to protect children from such injuries.

Do red moles need to be removed?

Not only is it possible, but it is also necessary. If the hemangioma increases in size, changes shape or color, this is, of course, a direct indication to see an oncologist as soon as possible for further examination, and removal if necessary. Of course, not using artisanal or folk methods, but with the help of modern specialists. If the mole behaves quite calmly and does not change shape or color, then most likely there is no need to be afraid and you can postpone removing the moles.

Maintaining immunity to prevent papillomas

It happens that you become infected, but papillomas do not appear.

If your immunity is good, this will happen.

In the vast majority of cases, this infection is transient.

You won't even know about it.

If the papillomavirus has established itself in the skin, then with a 90% probability, no later than in 2 years, it will no longer be there.

But for this, your immunity must be strong.

It is difficult to break it, but it is possible.

Here are the main reasons why the immune system becomes weaker:

• hypothermia and overheating;
• passive lifestyle;
• obesity;
• infection with other viruses;
• HIV;
• diabetes;
• any prolonged illness;
• injury;
• operation.

To strengthen your immune system, strengthen yourself, eat well, lead a healthy lifestyle, and get rid of bad habits.

You must be at a normal weight and have adequate physical activity.

If this is not the case, the immune system may deteriorate and papillomas may appear.

Diagnostics

In medicine, there is a general method for diagnosing skin tumors. These include an initial examination and recording of all patient complaints (history). If a malignant tumor is suspected, an MRI or radiography is prescribed. All data obtained is analyzed and conclusions are drawn, on the basis of which a preliminary diagnosis is made. The main and final point in making a diagnosis is the histological method (biopsy). It is a microscopic sampling of tissue from the body of a mole, and is done to identify the pathology of cells in the neoplasm.

Methods for removing red moles

If the mole does not bother you in any way and is not located in high-risk areas, that is, on the arms, feet, or head and back, then it is quite possible not to remove it.

If the hemangioma bothers you, then it can only be removed by specialists, a dermatologist or oncologist. You should not take the risk of removing a nevus from a cosmetologist and exposing the incorrectly removed hemangioma to the risk of growth or the risk of infection.

There are several common procedures for removing them.

1. Electrocautery. The nevus is burned with an electric current delivered using a small instrument. The grounding block will be placed somewhere so that the rest of the body is not exposed to electricity.
2. Cryosurgery. The mole is frozen using liquid nitrogen. It is destroyed by extreme cold. Liquid nitrogen is sprayed for 10 seconds, the problem is solved in one session. This method is quick and relatively simple. The wound also does not require special care.
3. Laser surgery. This procedure uses a concentrated yellow laser beam that emits enough heat to destroy the nevus from the inside. This method is quick and is used on an outpatient basis, meaning it does not require subsequent hospitalization. Depending on how many moles will be removed, one to three procedures may be required. There may be small scars that will disappear within 10 days.
4. Surgical method. This is the process of removing a nevus from the upper part of the skin by cutting the lesion and then applying sutures. It is not a frequently used method, and after such an intervention there are scars.

In any case, if you have concerns and questions about why red moles appear, you need to see a doctor, if only to reassure yourself with good tests. Because unexplained questions create stress, which in turn contributes to a decrease in immunity. Be healthy.