NEVI – MOLES REMOVAL
NEVI – MOLES REMOVAL
Moles (nevus), which are localized excessive accumulations of melanocytes in the skin. These cells, while normal, do not line up harmoniously. The majority of them are benign skin lesions.
Normally melanocytes are found in the epidermis, while when they are submerged in the dermis they are called Spilocytes. They are a skin lesion and present in a circular or oval shape, in a wide range of colour ranging from brown to black.
In addition to the unsightly appearance of the skin, nevi are associated with Melanoma, one of the most dangerous skin cancers. The appearance and progression of nevi is influenced by many factors such as heredity, but also by exposure to sunlight.
Normal nevi are symmetrical and appear round or oval in shape, uniform in colour, smooth in circumference, and small in diameter. We distinguish several categories of nevi such as: Congenital Melanocytic nevi (it is recommended to remove them if they have a 20% chance of developing Melanoma), Acquired Melanocytic nevi and Atypical (Dysplastic nevi) which have some characteristics related to those of Melanoma.
The Atypical Spots if degenerate turn into malignant skin lesions, they are a health risk and their removal is recommended.
The international dermatological control rule ABCDE (Asymmetry – Border – Color Diameter – Evolving) is followed for the removal of nevi. With the ABCDE rule, the patient can identify the basic clinical features that suggest a suspicion of Melanoma provided that he/she observes the nevi at regular intervals (asymmetry, contour, change in color, diameter, evolving) and of course has an annual Clinical Examination at the Dermatologist.
PREVENTION - DIAGNOSIS
For the diagnosis and removal of nevi, the international dermatological control rule ABCDE (Asymmetry – Border – Color Diameter – Evolving) is followed. With the ABCDE rule, the patient can identify the basic clinical features that suggest a suspicion of Melanoma provided that he/she observes the nevi at regular intervals (asymmetry, contour, change in color, diameter, evolving) and of course has an annual Clinical Examination at the Dermatologist.
Prevention is particularly important and for this reason an annual Clinical Dermatological Examination is recommended. As part of screening and prevention, the Dermatologist performs Dermoscopy, which is an imaging technique with the help of a Dermoscope, to distinguish the morphological characteristics of the nevi that cannot be detected by simple clinical examination.
Dermoscopy can detect the presence of Melanoma at an early stage.
TREATMENT - REMOVAL
The most advanced and effective method of removing nevi is the treatment with the CO2 HESTIA (Fractional Laser), since it is precise, simple, bloodless and without pain or scars. The CO2 Laser beam is focused on the affected area that is damaged, leaving the rest of the area intact.