Moles can be described as blemishes on the skin which have been made to appear dark due to the very high focus of melanin in that area; these blemishes are known to be raised on the skin. Itchy moles can also be known as a pigmented spots on a person’s body. Moles form on the body due to collection of body cells known as melanocytes.
Moles can have irregular edges, smudginess, some of them are large and are also uneven in color.There are various skin conditions which are known to cause itching including allergic skin , insects bites and certain conditions of the skin known as dermatitis, and even melanoma or abnormal growth of cells within a mole. Itching is caused when the nerve fibers in and around the mole are activated.
Ways of checking a mole
The moles vary in colour. They can be dark, medium coloured,dark brown or even simply skin coloured.Many of the moles are often regular in shape,flat,colour even, some are raised plus soft when touched.
Every person should monitor their moles under the recommended period intervals of checking the moles which is after every three months. If a person develops new moles or has close family member or even several members with melanoma history, one should examine their body keenly every once a month.
One should keep a close watch on a mole that looks unique from the other moles on the body. If a person has quite a number of unique moles, they are at a higher risk of developing melanoma.
If the moles that you have been monitoring closely change in shape, colour,and size or even if the moles become itchy or start to bleed, one should see a doctor as fast as possible. The most alarming sign should be moles which change in shape and size.
The process one should take when assessing the moles
One should take off their clothes and stand facing a good mirror. When looking at yourself in the mirror makes sure you pay very close attention to all areas of your skin. Especially moles which are quite itchy.do not forget to even pay attention to areas which are usually covered from the suns exposure.
If one should need help in assessing the moles especially the itchy ones, just ask help from someone who will be able to assist you.
If the moles are itchy and have the following signs, one needs to be checked by the doctor.
- If one side of the mole has a different color from the other side
- If the mole borders are rugged or even smudgy
- If the mole has a different color,it can be white, blue, red or even black
- If the mole’s diameter is bigger than even a pencils diameter
- If the mole is unique from the other moles.
One should avoid scratching the itching mole it would be as people say, adding salt to an injury which is not a recommended move. If the itchiness is hard to ignore just slowly and carefully rub on the mole so as to reduce the itchy feeling.
The reason why most moles that are itchy are considered to be melanoma it is because melanoma can be sore or itchy or even bleed. Most of the melanoma begin as new skin or even simply grow in an already existing mole on the skin.
A person should never neglect a mole that is itchy waiting for it to get better on its own. That would not be a wise decision because the condition might get worse and if the mole is cancerous, the cancer might spread affecting more areas which will be much harder to treat.
However people should avoid jumping to conclusion because not all the moles that are itchy are cancerous. So people should avoid worrying themselves so much until the results of the test done are conclusive. One should let the doctor to get to the root of the problem so as to avoid misdiagnosis. Some of the moles simply require some antibiotics for a couple of days and the itching of the moles would stop.
For a person to be able to prevent the itchy moles from occurring, one needs to be really careful taking care of their skin. This can be done through the using of sunscreen on your skin to protect your skin from harmful effects of the UV rays. One also needs to be monitoring themselves very carefully always to ensure in case of any abnormalities, they consult a doctor, so that even if it is melanoma, it can be treated easily due to detection in the early stage.
