Red moles, also known as angiomas, are harmless collections of capillaries on the skin.
They can appear anywhere on the body and can be either flat or raised.
Angiomas do not cause any pain or itching.
Although doctors cannot pinpoint the exact cause of their occurrence, it is known that certain factors can contribute to their appearance.
Oncologist of the 1st category of the HappyDerm medical center Lyudmila Artyushkevich highlights several factors.
- Excessive sun exposure.
- Changes in hormonal levels in women, such as pregnancy, childbirth and menopause.
- Chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Age-related changes in the body.
- Microtraumas and skin damage.
- Thyroid diseases.
Angiomas do not pose a threat to human health, and cases of their degeneration into cancer are extremely rare.
However, if the angiomas are growing rapidly, itching, damaged, bleeding, or ulcerating, you should consult a doctor.
When examining angiomas, the doctor determines their safety and the need for removal.
If red moles (angiomas) are not located on open areas of the body and do not pose a threat to health, then their removal is not necessary.
If angiomas cause acute or chronic inflammation of the skin, grow rapidly or ulcerate, then this is an indication for removal.
In addition, angiomas may be removed for aesthetic reasons.
The most preferred method of treatment is laser destruction, which guarantees painlessness and safety for the patient, and is also characterized by low trauma.
Angiomas can be a sign of serious health problems, so it is important to “listen” to your body.
It is necessary to consult not only a dermatologist/oncologist, but also a therapist to assess your general health.
