A mole on the eyelid

A mole on the eyelid appears quite rarely. If you notice that you have a nevus above your eye, it is recommended that you immediately contact a specialist who can determine whether the pigment spot is a benign formation.

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Causes eyelid moles

Moles on the eyelid appear for the same reasons as other nevi on different parts of the body:

1. Heredity – the appearance of nevi in one place or another is often determined by information embedded in human DNA. That is why, if parents have moles on the eyelid, then there is a high probability of the formation of the same nevus in their children.
2. Ultraviolet radiation – moles often appear on those parts of the body that are difficult to cover with clothing or accessories on sunny days. Under the influence of sunlight, the body begins to intensively produce melanin, which is responsible for the appearance of new nevi.
3. Viruses and injuries – recent studies have shown that moles on the eyelid can appear as a result of radiation exposure, frequent X-ray examinations, from the bites of certain insects, viral infections (in particular, papillomavirus) and other injuries.
4. Hormonal imbalance – most often, moles on the eyelid appear in women during pregnancy or in adolescence.
5. They also often appear after taking certain medications.

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Symptoms eyelid moles

Sometimes moles on the eyelid appear in the first year of a child's life, but most often they form much later, when a person experiences hormonal fluctuations. The most common symptoms that indicate the development of a new nevus are:

1. The eyelid begins to itch and scratch.
2. The patient feels a burning sensation at the site where the mole appears.
3. Pain in the eyelid.
4. The appearance of lumps on the skin, which can sometimes be dark in color.

These symptoms do not always manifest themselves in the same way, so even if you notice at least one of them, you should consult a doctor.

Hanging mole on the eyelid

Hanging moles usually appear on the eyelid in old age. They rarely cause any unpleasant symptoms, but experts recommend removing them immediately after formation.

What are the reasons for a hanging mole to appear on the eyelid? The most common is prolonged exposure to sunlight. Even if you just like to visit a solarium or beach, be prepared for such a manifestation. Quite often, such nevi appear due to a hormonal imbalance, papillomavirus. According to some doctors, a hanging mole on the eyelid is rather a special type of benign tumor that develops from the skin and has the shape of a small papilla. As a rule, they are distinguished by a smooth surface, which is somewhat reminiscent of the surface of cauliflower.

In some patients, such hanging moles are flesh-colored, in others they can be dark or even black. Such nevi do not bother a person for a long time, but they can quickly transform into malignant tumors. No less dangerous is a change in the color or size of such a mole.

A hanging mole on the eyelid is usually removed using electrocoagulation, laser, liquid nitrogen, or surgical intervention.

Mole on the lower and upper eyelid

A mole can appear on either the lower or upper eyelid.

Scientists have found that the formation of moles on the lower or upper eyelid is directly related to the amount of time a person spends in the sun. Therefore, when taking long walks on sunny days or going to the beach, always wear sunglasses.

Nevi on the eyelids can be congenital or acquired. Regardless of their type, in some cases they can change their shape, structure, color. If you notice any changes in a mole on your eyelid, consult a doctor immediately.

Moles on the lower or upper eyelid can be:

1. Non-vascular – dark or black in color due to being formed from melanocytes. Do not contain blood vessels.
2. Vascular - red or light pink moles that appear in areas where blood vessels accumulate.

At the same time, non-vascular moles are also divided into the following subtypes:

1. Epidermal nevi are located in the upper layer of the skin and often protrude above its surface.
2. Intradermal nevi – form deep in the dermis. They have the shape of a nodule or a subcutaneous pea.
3. Mixed nevi are distinguished by their shape (it is a flat, dark-colored spot).

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Complications and consequences

As a rule, moles on the eyelid are benign formations. But in some cases, they can degenerate into malignant tumors. Such degeneration must be identified at an early stage. The first signs of degeneration of a mole into melanoma will help you with this:

1. Increase in the size of the nevus, its growth.
2. The mole began to hurt, itch, and itch.
3. The nevus or the skin around it becomes inflamed and red.
4. The color of the mole changes (it darkens or lightens).
5. Roughness appeared on the surface of the mole.
6. If the nevus has fallen off or disappeared on its own.

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Diagnostics eyelid moles

Diagnosis of moles on the eyelid includes:

1. A thorough examination of the eye by a specialist.
2. Dermatoscopy is the examination of a nevus using a special device that magnifies the mole 20 times.
3. A biopsy is an analysis of skin directly from a mole, which will help determine the histological structure of the nevus.

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Treatment eyelid moles

Getting rid of moles on the eyelid is a complex and delicate job, so it should only be done by a specialist. The most popular methods for removing such nevi today are:

1. Cryodestruction is treatment with liquid nitrogen.
2. Surgical intervention – surgical removal of a mole.
3. Laser treatment – removal using a laser.
4. Electrocoagulation is treatment with electricity.
5. Radiosurgery.

It is worth understanding that the appropriate method is selected only by a doctor, since some of them have contraindications in certain cases.

Folk remedies

Recently, the ointment "Stefalin" has become popular among fans of folk medicine, which, according to many, helps to completely get rid of moles, including those located on the eyelid.

This folk remedy consists of natural components, so it is almost completely safe for human health. It contains the following ingredients: grass, roots and inflorescences of herbs that grow on the high mountain slopes of the Carpathians. They are collected at different times to get an effective result. The basis of the ointment is considered to be a non-alcoholic infusion of medicinal herbs, additionally it includes powder from another part of the collection.

Thanks to this composition, the ointment "Stefalin" helps to quickly and effectively get rid of moles, papillomas and warts. It:

1. Does not leave any scars on the body.
2. Removes moles painlessly.
3. Very easy to use.
4. Does not affect the deep layers of the skin.
5. It has no side effects or contraindications (except for intolerance to the main components of the ointment).
6. It is a budget product that can be used at home.

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Prevention

To prevent a mole on the eyelid from developing into a malignant tumor, try to carefully monitor all the changes that occur with it. If it is hanging, try not to injure the mole and do not remove it yourself.

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Forecast

As a rule, moles on the eyelid are completely safe and do not require surgical intervention. Only in extreme cases can they degenerate into melanoma. With timely diagnosis and proper treatment, the prognosis is favorable.

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