1- What is me?
Those consisting of melanocyte cells that make melanin, the substance that gives the skin its color, are cell deposits.
2- Why do moles occur?
It is not known why moles occur, some of them may be congenital. In addition to the genetic structure, the effect of ultraviolet, that is, the sun, is very great in those that appear later.
3- Should I have my moles removed?
Moles are found in many people. Sometimes people want to have their moles removed for aesthetic reasons. The most important thing in removing moles is that the dermatologist decides whether they are benign or not. With good-natured moles, he easily takes it if asked. However, those who are suspected of being bad should be examined by the pathology and the treatment method should be decided according to the result.
4- Which moles are dangerous?
It is important for people with moles to know which moles are dangerous. In order to understand which moles you should consult a doctor, you need to apply the ABCD rule.
A: It is asymmetry. It is important if there are uneven color and shape changes in the mole itself, that is, if there is asymmetry.
B: Border means border. It is the condition of having indentations and crookedness at the borders of the mole.
A: Color is color. The fact that the colors of moles are different is that they are in different colors (black, brown, dark brown, red) instead of being all one color.
D: Diameter diameter. It is important that the diameter of the mole is greater than 60 mm.
If you have moles that contain 2 or more of the 4 criteria in the ABCD rule, you should see a dermatologist as soon as possible without panic.
5-Which moles are removed by laser?
All moles that are seen by a dermatologist and decided to be benign can be removed by laser.
6-Is laser mole removal difficult?
Removing moles with a laser is definitely not difficult. Since it is anesthetized beforehand, you will not feel much pain. The process takes a few minutes for me alone.
7- Which laser is used in mole removal?
Fractional CO2 Laser and Q-switched Nd-Yag Laser are used for laser mole removal.
8- Does laser removal leave scars?
If the mole is small and superficial when the mole is removed with the laser, there is no scar. If it is large and deep, a small, slightly pitted, skin-colored scar may remain.
9- What should people with moles pay attention to?
Protection from the sun is very important. Avoid sudden, intense and direct exposure to the sun. Avoid exposure to sunlight, especially between 11:00 and 15:00.
Sunscreen should have a high protection factor, at least 15 for adults, 30 and above for children, and should provide equal protection from UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreen should be used half an hour before going out in the sun and should be repeated every two or three hours.
Sitting under an umbrella in open environments such as the seaside is not enough and unless additional sun protection methods are applied, sunburn will occur due to reflected UV rays. Likewise, we should know that on cloudy, spring or summer days, a significant amount of sun rays will pass through the clouds and cause serious sunburns.
10- What is the best way to protect yourself from the sun?
Our clothing is the best way to protect yourself from the sun’s rays. It should preferably be a tightly woven garment. Wide-brimmed hats and glasses should be used. Children’s clothing with a factor of 50 protection is now commercially available, including swimwear.
