What causes moles on children?

Having moles on the body is a problem that people often encounter. There are many types of moles on the body. Most of them will not cause much harm, but a small number of moles need timely treatment because they may cause infection and may become malignant. If the moles on the body become malignant, they will cause great harm and even threaten life safety. Some children will have many moles on their bodies. At this time, the following factors should be considered.

What causes moles on children?

If it is a black mole, don't worry. It is formed by the aggregation of melanocytes in the skin. It doesn't matter whether it is born with you or acquired.

Red moles are usually caused by the proliferation and aggregation of capillaries. A small number of them may disappear on their own, while others will continue to grow.

If the mole is a large area of ​​light gray-green color without protrusion, it is commonly known as "Mongolian blue spot", which is commonly seen on the buttocks and backs of infants. It is also a manifestation of pigmentation. No treatment is required. It usually disappears on its own after the baby is a few years old.

If it is a dark brown or light brown mole, it may be pigmentation, which is also seen in some neurological diseases;

White moles are caused by loss of pigmentation and are seen in genetic diseases and some fungal infections.

In fact, most moles do not require additional treatment. What mothers really need to pay close attention to are the following four situations:

A black mole with an asymmetrical shape, varying shades of color, irregular borders, a diameter greater than 5mm, and continued rapid growth. This has the potential to become malignant and requires medical attention;

There are more than 6 brown moles on the body, with a diameter greater than 5mm, and there are symptoms such as developmental delay and convulsions. This may be a manifestation of a neurological disease and you need to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible;

A red, nodular, soft mole that protrudes from the surface of the skin and grows on the head and face. This is often a hemangioma, and it is easy to be combined with a hemangioma in the nervous system. This type of huge epidermal hemangioma also needs to be treated promptly;

If a huge mole affects your appearance, you can first go to a dermatologist to evaluate the situation and choose the time for intervention. Generally, beautification treatment will be performed during school age.