Symptoms

Liver spots are sharply defined, varying in size and shape, brown to black colored spots of different localization, which normally do not cause any symptoms. Possible symptoms that can occur over time are a change in shape, size or color, as well as the sudden appearance of itching, weeping, pain, stinging and burning, and bleeding from liver spots. If such changes in liver spots occur, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist (skin specialist), as these changes may also be caused by malignant processes that require immediate treatment.Since liver spots can vary in shape, color, size and localization, in some cases the affected person may also be aesthetically impaired, which is why liver spots can ultimately be treated for cosmetic reasons.

Liver spot bleeds

Moles that are located in unfavorable places with a lot of friction, for example on the waistband, ankles or armpits, tend to bleed more often. Itching due to the smallest injuries caused by friction can also lead to bleeding. However, it can also be a malignant development, which is hidden behind the itching and bleeding.

Bleeding is therefore suspected to be a malignant skin cancer. It is therefore essential to have such a mole examined by a dermatologist as soon as possible. Malignant growths are usually well supplied with blood and have an easily injured surface. They are therefore particularly susceptible to friction and injuries.

Liver spot encrusted

Liver spots should not actually change much in the course of life. Therefore, incrustations, bleeding, itching or the like should be considered critical. Especially in combination with each other, these symptoms should not be ignored, but should result in a visit to the dermatologist.

Encrustations can also result from minor injuries. Itching is then also not a rare symptom. Nevertheless, the liver spot should be examined in any case to exclude a malignant disease.

Mole grows/swells

A mole, which changes in its appearance within a short or even longer period of time, is first of all to be regarded as suspicious for a malignant disease. Not every malignant skin cancer manifests itself through proliferating tissue, but there are also skin cancer types that are conspicuous precisely because of this. If you notice that a mole has grown or swollen, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist as soon as possible.

This doctor can look at the mole and assess whether it is a suspicious finding. Additional itching is also a suspicious symptom for a malignant development of the mole. If this is the case, he will remove the mole and perform an examination of the tissue under the microscope.