Is an inflamed mole a sign of cancer?
In general, two large groups of skin cancer can be distinguished. The white skin cancer and the black skin cancer. The white skin cancer is the so-called basalioma.
The basal cell carcinoma is caused by frequent and high levels of sunlight over the course of one’s lifetime, for example when sunbathing without sunscreen for several years. It belongs to the benign skin changes, but in a few cases it can also spread. The basal cell carcinoma often presents itself on the face in the form of an encrusted wound that does not heal for weeks.
The basal cell carcinoma occurs more frequently in women with a high frequency of light skin lesions. The therapy of the basal cell carcinoma consists in its complete removal. The black skin cancer is the melanoma.
Melanoma is a malignant tumor with a high risk of spreading. Often the melanoma remains unnoticed and is only noticed when metastases are formed, often in the brain or lungs. Moles have a higher risk to degenerate than other parts of the skin.
An inflamed birthmark can indicate a degenerative process, but does not have to be. An inflamed mole is often also caused by a simple infection. Because of the increased risk of degeneration, a doctor should always be consulted when an inflammation of a mole occurs.
This doctor can decide whether the inflammation is caused by bacteria or whether the birthmark is degenerated. Depending on the findings, the inflammation can be treated. It is also recommended that all birthmarks be examined by a dermatologist during the annual check-up.
This is part of cancer prevention and helps to recognize and treat degeneration and new formations at an early stage. Particular attention must be paid to birthmarks that are present from birth. These have a longer time to grow and thus offer a higher risk of degeneration. If the paediatrician finds a birthmark in the U1, U2 or U3, it should be observed by the dermatologist for the rest of your life.
