A large number of moles on the body causes concern in a person. Doctors believe that the number of moles does not matter, but their benignity does.
Oncologist Alexander Degtyarev said that you should worry if you have atypical nevi - birthmarks that differ from all the others.
If there are more than 5 such nevi on the body, then the person has an increased risk of developing melanoma during life. Examining the skin once a month for even the most minor changes is normal.
If a large number of moles cause aesthetic discomfort to the patient, they can be removed. The method of removal is determined by the doctor, but a laser is often used.
It is important to understand that if a person removes all moles, this will not eliminate the risk of developing melanoma. Existing moles have a small chance of becoming malignant: statistically, this is 1 case per 250 thousand.
In summer, it is worth using sunscreen with a high SPF level. The cream will rid the skin of unwanted pigmentation. As a rule, the number of moles is a genetic factor.
And the more sun there is in a person’s life, the more moles and freckles he will have throughout his life.
