The doctor warned about the dangers of traumatizing moles.
It is dangerous to traumatize moles, because as a result, malignant cells may start growing in the mole. According to dermatologist and oncologist Olga Mashkova, this is quite common, 20-30% of melanoma cases arise from moles.
At the same time, the doctor noted in a conversation with RIAMO that it is not worth worrying about the mole, if throughout life it does not change.
Immediate appeal to the doctor require moles that have been damaged, inflamed, its edges have become uneven and fuzzy.
Earlier oncologist Elkin warned that Lynch and Li-Fraumeni syndromes increase the risk of cancer.