Pimple on a birthmark

Moles are neoplasms that can be harmless, but sometimes dangerous. And whether it is necessary to worry, if there is a spot on the mole? This issue worries especially when, due to inflammation, there is pain and discomfort in the area of the birthmark.

What do you need to know about this situation, and what is the right way to do so as not to harm your health?

Causes of the pimple on a mole

Acne has the property to appear on any areas of the skin, in which there are sebaceous channels (skin pores). This means that the pimple can occur anywhere, except the feet and palmar surfaces. If through the mole passes the canal of the sebaceous gland, then the eel can form here. This happens when the channel is plugged, which can occur under the influence of the following factors:

• with hormonal imbalance, with a sharp change in the hormonal status (for example, in pregnant women, in adolescents, before the onset of menstruation or in the period of menopause, or on the background of taking hormonal drugs);
• when the surface of the birthmark is compacted due to microtrauma or age-related keratinization of cells;
• with irritation of the mole, its contamination, with the inflammatory process in the septal duct;
• after the bite of an insect, which is accompanied by a slight swelling of the surface of the mole;
• with excessive sebum secretion.

The pathogenesis of the appearance of a pimple on the mole is simple: the sebaceous channel is occluded (secretions, or external factors - dust or mud), a kind of cork is formed in the channel lumen. If an infection gets into the canal, then inflammation develops, which serves as a stimulus to the appearance of a pimple - an inflammatory formation with purulent or serous contents.

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Symptoms of the pimple on a mole

The clinical symptoms of the pimples that germinate inside the mole are manifold. Most often, acne affects the birthmarks located on the skin areas with a large number of sebaceous ducts - this is the area of the back, face or chest.

The first signs of pimple growth are the appearance of a painful infiltrate inside the nevus. First, the seal has the form of a cone-shaped nodule (papules) of a red hue. Over time, the inflammatory reaction increases, the nodule increases in size, and in the middle of it an abscess with white contents (pustule) becomes noticeable.

After some time, the pimple is opened, the pus comes out, and a crust forms on the surface. After the fall of the crust may remain a small hem, but often it is completely invisible.

The whole process of appearance and regression of acne can take about one week.

Is white pimple on the mole considered dangerous?

In the vast majority of cases, the appearance of white acne on the mole is not related to oncopathology. Only occasionally can the malignant degeneration of the nevus be suspected: in this case, the appearance of the birthmark changes, a certain discomfort appears, and acne can appear in this place quite often. A biopsy of the altered formation will unmistakably indicate melanoma.

If such symptoms occur, and the birthmark causes suspicion, then the best solution will be to contact the dermatologist. Do not forget that any education on the skin, whether it's a birthmark or anything else, requires special attention, and even more so with any changes in it.

Observe the mole for several days. If the pimple does not pass, and the condition of the stain continues to bother you - do not hesitate, consult a doctor.

Complications and consequences

Can I squeeze a pimple on my mole? Will not this lead to complications?

Acne is generally not recommended to squeeze out, no matter where they are. Especially it is undesirable to put pimples located on the mole. The fact is that with pressure, the inflammatory process can go around the periphery and into the depths of the tissues. When the process passes into the subcutaneous fat layer, an abscess develops, which often increases to a significant purulent focus. In depth, necrosis can form.

All of the above complications can negatively affect the very birthmark. A strong inflammatory process damages the tissue of the birthmark, which increases in size, swells, becomes painful. The risk of malignant degeneration is several times higher.

You can suspect an abnormal situation in such cases:

• if the mole has changed its color;
• if a dark or light rim appeared around the birthmark;
• if the mole became asymmetric;
• if the pimples appear on the mole constantly and in large quantities.

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Diagnostics of the pimple on a mole

When a patient suffering from acne on the birthmark applies for medical help, the doctor conducts an examination and determines if there is a pathology. If the doctor sees no reason for concern, usually at this reception and ends. In the event that the mole has caused suspicion, the patient is assigned a biopsy. This procedure is carried out by several methods: the choice of method depends on the site on which the suspicious mole is located.

After the biopsy, results will be obtained that will indicate whether there is malignancy of the birthmark, or not. If the diagnosis of melanoma is confirmed, the doctor will prescribe other tests whose purpose is to clarify the characteristics of the tumor and more accurately determine the most optimal method of treatment.

Instrumental diagnosis may include examining smears that the doctor takes from the surface of a mole. Using a microscope, he determines the cellular composition and nature of the cells. It is also possible to use luminescent microscopy, dermatoscopy and a blood test for oncomarkers.

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Differential diagnosis

Differential diagnosis is performed with melanoma and basal cell carcinoma of the skin.

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Treatment of the pimple on a mole

The most important principle that must be remembered when a pimple on the mole appears: squeezing it out is by no means impossible.

First, such an action can aggravate inflammation and provoke its spread into deep tissues.

Secondly, any violation of the integrity of the tissues of the birthmark increases the chances of malignant degeneration.

From here we can conclude what to do if a mole on the mole jumped:

• do not squeeze or cauterize;
• wait until the inflammatory nodule resolves itself;
• address to the doctor and dispel all experiences.

In what case is it recommended to resort to the treatment of a pimple on the mole? All medical measures can be aimed at preventing infection of the inflamed element and accelerating healing.

Medicines that ensure the purity and disinfection of the surface of the mole:

• boric alcohol is an antiseptic that is used for washing moles twice a day - in the morning and at night;
• An alcohol solution of iodine is an antimicrobial drug that is applied to the top of the pimple point-wise. Completely handle the birthmark with iodine is not recommended;
• ugrin - a plant tincture, consisting of natural components, which treat the pimple on the mole 2-3 times a day.

Homeopathy also offers its drugs to eliminate inflammatory elements on the skin:

• Arnika-Heel - is used for any inflammatory processes in the body;
• Belladonna-Homaccord - helps with boils, carbuncles and purulent pimples;
• Calendula-Salbe-Heel - used for long-healing wounds;
• Kutis compositum - stimulates immunity, including at the local level, helping to get rid of pimples of different localization.

Operative treatment is applied to any mole, which is dangerous and close to degeneration into a cancerous tumor. It is also recommended to remove any birthmark whose diameter exceeds 0.6 cm.

Removal can be done in any convenient way:

• surgically;
• laser method;
• method of cryodestruction (using liquid nitrogen);
• method of electrocoagulation (moxibustion);
• using radio waves.

Necessity and choice of the method of removal is carried out by the doctor, taking into account the properties of the birthmark: its dimensions, location,

Alternative treatment for acne on the mole

Alternative agents for the treatment of acne are most often based on the use of plants that can be used alone or in the form of mixtures. Most often, grasses with anti-inflammatory activity are suitable for this purpose. These are calendula, sage, St. John's wort, chamomile, celandine, and also other plants.

• Grass elecampane (1 tbsp.) Pour 250 ml of boiling water and insist until it cools. In the infusion, moisten the cotton pad and process the problem site.
• Rub the pimple with freshly squeezed plantain juice.
• Prepare the infusion of chamomile color (1 tablespoon per 250 ml of water). Wipe the pimple in the morning and at night.
• Brew a mixture of chamomile, mint leaves and green tea. Wipe your skin with the infusion, in the morning and in the evening.
• Prepare a therapeutic lotion: 1 tbsp. L. Peppermint leaves pour 200 ml of boiling water, insist 10 minutes, filter. In the infusion add 1 tbsp. L. Boric acid, 1 tbsp. L. The infusion of calendula and the same amount of fresh lemon juice. The resulting lotion is wiped with a pimple, twice a day.

Treatment with herbs can be combined with other household methods:

• grease the area with a pimple with a small amount of toothpaste;
• apply a thick solution of baking soda to the surface.

It is not recommended to burn the pimple, as this can cause damage to the tissues of the mole, which is unsafe.

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Prevention

• Observe the hygienic rules for skin care.
• Monitor hormonal balance in the body, periodically visit a doctor and take tests.
• Follow the diet, avoid eating fatty, sweet and smoked dishes.
• Get rid of bad habits in the form of smoking and drinking alcohol.
• Do not allow traumatization of birthmarks.

If, despite all the methods of prevention, a pimple on the mole still appeared, then there is no need to panic. Use any of the listed methods of treatment, and the inflammatory element will eradicate within a week.

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Forecast

As a rule, the forecast of ordinary acne is in most cases positive.

If there was no cure, the inflammatory process did not end, and the pain intensified, then the dermatologist's consultation should be mandatory. It may be necessary to remove not only the pimple on the mole, but the mole itself.

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