Moles are pigmented skin neoplasms that are benign. Moles (the medical name for nevus) are almost flesh-colored to dark brown (sometimes even blue).
The formation can appear on any part of the skin, including on the mucous membranes or the red border of the lips. Such localization of the nevus is rare and sometimes causes a lot of anxiety.
Content
- Esotericism - the hidden meaning and meaning of moles on the lips
- Should you remove a mole?
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Removal procedure
- Hardware methods
- Folk remedies
- How to care for a mole?
Esotericism - the hidden meaning and meaning of moles on the lips
Moleosophy tries to determine the character of a person and predict his future by the position of moles on the body.
The birthmark on the right above the lip in women is given the following meaning - a strong person with imperious aspirations, who does not choose the means and is ready to go ahead. Dominates in any relationship, while being a caring, albeit domineering mother. A nevus above the right lip means that the lady knows how to control her emotions when she wants it.
If a woman's mole is located above the lip on the left, this indicates a cheerful, frivolous character, a tendency to embark on adventures and have fun to the fullest. The lady loves to flirt, to be the center of attention, while she turns out to be a good mother.
A mole under the lip on the left defines a person who is fair, truthful and correct - for men, this means reliability and responsibility for the decisions made. If the nevus is in the center under the lip, it speaks of the ability to insist on one's own and independence in actions.
Small dark moles on the face in many countries were considered an adornment; there was a fashion for flies that imitated a nevus. You could draw attention to a beautiful mouth by planting a dark speck near the mouth.
A similar fashion followed in ancient Rome and in the countries of the East, the craze for sticking pieces of taffeta or velvet captured Europe in the 17th century, and then revived in the 19th century. Black jewelry near the lips was considered piquant, it emphasized the whiteness of the skin, and often simply hid facial imperfections - pockmarks, pimples and other defects.
The meaning of a fly above the lip has been interpreted differently depending on the era and fashion. There was even an interpreter of the meanings adopted at the court of Louis XIV, which bore the loud name "Register of flowers and flies." The shape of the jewelry also changed, they could be crescent, round or more bizarre.
With the help of flies, glued in a special way, the ladies from afar let their gentlemen know about their readiness for a meeting or a simple flirtation. A dark spot to the right of the lips could tell about an upcoming date, and the absence of flies - that the lady is free.
Let's return to those neoplasms on the lips that are real, and consider what dermatologists advise to do with a nevus.
Should you remove a mole?
Every person has moles, for the most part people calmly tolerate their presence and do not think about removal. But lips are a special place. In addition to the fact that any change on the face is perceived with fear of loss of beauty, a nevus in such a place often interferes.
Consider the types of moles and their features, since this is what determines whether they should be removed.
Most moles are acquired in the first years of life.
There are several main reasons for their appearance:
- hereditary predisposition;
- exposure to external factors - ultraviolet light, radiation, viral infections, injuries;
- hormonal phenomena - puberty, stress, pregnancy.
The child often has moles that repeat the features of the location and are similar to the mother's or father's.
On the lips, neoplasms of the following types can form:
- Flat. These are simple dark spots that do not rise above the epidermis.
- Vascular. They have a burgundy-purple color, this is the proliferation of blood vessels and their exit to the surface of the skin. Usually the correct round shape.
- Dark spots. People are usually born with such neoplasms. A birthmark can be of considerable size, its size and shape can change throughout life.
- Dysplastic or convex. Visibly visible above the skin, usually pink or brown in color.
- Hemangioma. The neoplasm is congenital - small capillaries grow pathologically, so the stain is red.
Nevus is not a disease, but it can be a lot of trouble. A mole on the upper lip is exposed to hot or cold liquids when drinking. If the nevus is on the inside, it is often injured when chewing.
In women, red border lesions are exposed to lipsticks, which are often not safe. Men risk damaging the nevus when shaving.
External factors constantly affect the face - the sun, wind, frost. Many people constantly lick their lips or bite.
If the neoplasm does not interfere, it is not necessary to think about removal.
It is necessary to consult a doctor in the following cases:
- if the nevus is regularly injured;
- blood or exudate is released;
- changes in size, appearance;
- new formations have appeared near the mole or on it;
- the nevus hurts, itches, causes discomfort.
Often they apply for removal when a nevus spoils the appearance of the face. But the greatest danger is the transformation of a neoplasm into a malignant one, the growth of cancer cells.
Photo: signs by which you can distinguish a mole on the lip (or in another area) from a malignant formation
The main signs of melanoma - a malignant formation that forms from pigment cells:
- lack of smooth edges, asymmetry;
- heterogeneity of color, blotches of different colors;
- change of configuration, size, type.
You need to visit a dermatologist if the nevus interferes and causes inconvenience. If you suspect melanoma, an oncologist's consultation will be scheduled.
Removal procedure
A surgical scalpel is practically not used to remove a nevus on the lip. Excision is performed only for very large neoplasms or for melanoma. An electric knife is also not used.
After such methods, scars usually remain, which spoil the look. To remove a mole on the lip, hardware methods are often used.
Hardware methods
Medicine suggests using one of the following methods of hardware removal:
- Laser. It is a layer-by-layer burning of neoplasm tissues with a laser beam. The damaged vessels are immediately sealed with the same beam. Convenient bloodless method that is well tolerated by patients. It is performed under local anesthesia.
- Freezing with nitrogen - cryodestruction.
- Removal by currents of a certain strength - electrocoagulation.
- Radio wavemethod - the use of high-frequency waves.
All these methods have little effect on the surrounding tissues and are well tolerated by patients. Removal is performed on an outpatient basis within 20-30 minutes after local anesthesia.
There are no scars and scars after the manipulation. After exposure, a small sore is formed, which itself disappears after a few days. To reduce the risk of infection, antiseptic treatment, antibiotics, antihistamines are prescribed.
To remove a nevus, you should not go to beauty parlors, but to a dermatologist.
Folk remedies
Home methods offer their own ways to remove moles:
- lubrication of formations with fresh celandine juice;
- processing mixed in equal parts with juices of garlic and lemon;
- moxibustion with vinegar;
- ointments Stefalin, Malavit;
- lubrication with hydrogen peroxide;
- chalk (1 part) and hemp oil (4 parts) are well kneaded and lubricated;
- essential oils of lemon, pine, eucalyptus.
Doctors advise not to use these methods, since by injuring the tissue of the nevus, it is possible to provoke not only injury to the formation, but also the degeneration of its tissues into cancerous ones. Experts are sure that the only way to remove a nevus is to remove it surgically or by hardware.
How to care for a mole?
If education does not cause serious inconvenience, most live with it all their lives.
How to care for a mole so that it does not interfere:
- Reduce exposure to hot sun. Going outside during the period of the greatest solar activity (11-17 hours) should be reduced to a minimum. You also need to be careful about tanning in a solarium.
- Protect lips from injury burns and damage.
- For women, use good lipstick and creams. Apply them with care, give your lips a break from makeup.
- For men, use caution when shaving if the nevus is located so that it can be cut.
- Exclude smoking so as not to provoke cancer degeneration.
Most often, a mole on the lip does not cause any inconvenience. If the nevus begins to interfere, constantly reminds of itself, or is simply the cause of psychological uncertainty and anxiety, you should seek the advice of a doctor. In this case, deleting can permanently fix all problems.
The site is for informational purposes only. Do not under any circumstances self-medicate. If you find you have any symptoms of illness, contact your doctor.