Blood Moles
Individuals from all walks of life can have moles at birth
or develop them during their lifetime. Moles come in a variety
of colours such as brown, pink, blue, black, dark brown and
red.
Red moles bring more attention to the skin and can be irritable
or bleed when scratched at. Dermatologists and general doctors
tend to worry more about the red moles than the rest as this
type of mole is a high risk with regards to skin cancer, or
developing a melanoma mole. Usually a dermatologist will examine
all moles that are of concern and see if they have any abnormalities
such as strange colour, size, or shape. Most moles are oval
or round and less than 6 millimeters high if raised.
At times a mole
can be filled with blood and they usually have a bright blood
red appearance. This type of mole looks like a blood blister
and they are known medically, as very risky and require immediate
attention and examination. These blood moles are a great health
problem for people and they also cause a lot of grief on the
cosmetic side of things. Red blood moles can be frustrating
and can cause an individual to shy away from social situations,
become insecure, and feel embarrassed. People that have
these red blood blister moles feel as though they almost have
a disfigurement of the skin.
Blood moles form because the skin cells group together and bring in the flow of blood from capillaries and small tiny vessels within the skin. The outcome of this pressure build up is a blood mole. Most moles when developed are benign and they tend to have normal appearances which become a natural feature on a person’s body. As abnormalities in moles are noticed, a dermatologist might suggest that an individual should have the blood moles removed immediately. People who expose themselves to the sun on a regular basis may be more susceptible to having problem conditions with regards to their moles. Blood moles might develop and grow if an individual bathes in the sunlight often. It is important for all people with moles to coat their skin in a high SPF sun block.
When an individual feels worrisome about their moles and is afraid they may be at risk for melanoma and skin cancer, they should plan a visit to their health practitioner. This visit can result in a recommendation to see a dermatologist and it could save their life. When speaking with the dermatologist it is important that the patient notifies the specialist about any family history they have with regards to skin cancer. They should let the doctor know of any other moles they may want looked at, and any current, or previous health conditions they might have had, or are experiencing.
Self monitoring of the skin is extremely important and is usually recommended by health professionals. If it is not a mole you can regularly see, ask someone else to look at it. It is better to be embarrassed for a few minutes, than suffer in the future.
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