Why does hair grow from moles?

Moles are skin cells filled with pigment and turned into a cluster of melanocytes. In almost every patient after the age of ten, pigmented formations can be seen on the body. This is explained by the predominant period of development of nevi, which relate to the time of puberty, pregnancy and other factors. As medical studies show, most moles are localized on the skin of the face, if we take into account every square meter of the skin surface. A mole, as a rule, is a defect either acquired from birth, skin development, or during life. It is initially considered a benign neoplasm and does not require treatment.

However, you should not treat it lightly and superficially, because it happens that, under the influence of some internal or external causes, a mole can develop into a malignant neoplasm. Although such a course of events occurs extremely rarely. In this connection, patients do not pay much attention to ordinary moles. After all, this is considered rather a deviation from the norm. Nevi, which are more voluminous and brighter in appearance, may be of greater concern. The cells in these growths are thought to be more at risk of developing into cancer.

Hair loss on a mole: 4 precautions to avoid complications

The appearance of hair on a mole often causes not only aesthetic dissatisfaction among its owners. They raise concerns about health and possible complications. Let's take a closer look at why hair grows on them, whether it is dangerous and whether it can be removed.

Be careful with hair that grows from moles

Why does black hair grow on moles: what is it?

According to modern medical opinion, a mole is a congenital skin defect, which in rare cases can be acquired. Initially, any such formation is considered benign and does not require treatment. During life, under the influence of external or internal factors, it can develop into a malignant tumor. This development is rather a deviation from the norm and appears quite rarely.

Therefore, people pay little attention to ordinary moles. Volumetric and bright nevi are of interest. Cells in such formations are most susceptible to developing into cancer.

Moles from which hair grows also attract increased attention from their owners. They are less aesthetically pleasing and can even cause complexes to appear. Therefore, it is not surprising that they have questions about the safety of such formations and the possibility of removing them or hairs.

According to tests conducted by doctors, hair on a mole is a natural physiological phenomenon. It develops in mature healthy cells. Therefore, the hairiness of a mole is a sign of a benign formation.

Hair grows from a mole because such nevi contain mature cells that are well supplied with blood. This is also a sign of good quality education. They have the least chance of developing into cancer.

Hairless growths are more likely to become malignant growths. If hair grows from a mole, this is a sign that in this place the skin has a sufficient number of formed living cells. Therefore, concern about the danger of such formations is unnecessary.

Is it possible to remove hair from a mole?

Those who are faced with a similar problem try not to bother the nevus. If you are concerned about this formation, just cut off the hair. You should be careful with removal. Pulling hair from a mole is not recommended, as this can injure it.

Signs of a bad mole

However, if you have any doubts about the safety of the mole, it has become:

Increase;
Has acquired a brighter color or faded;
Has asymmetrical outlines or uneven edges;
Swollen or the like.

Then you should immediately consult a doctor for advice. Perhaps the fears are not unfounded. In rare cases, hair may grow on melanoma, a malignant tumor.

During the consultation, the issue of safety of removing hair from a nevus will also be clarified. Doctors do not recommend plucking hair from a mole, advising you to stop cutting it off.

When using scissors, be sure to clean them to avoid infection. Peroxide or alcohol is suitable for this.

To completely get rid of this formation, you can remove the entire nevus. Sometimes laser hair removal is required to avoid hair regrowth in this area. Doctors often recommend doing it after removing a mole.

Remember that hairiness of a mole is a sign of good quality. Therefore, you should not disturb her unless absolutely necessary. If the hair does not cause discomfort and is not in a visible place, it is better not to remove it.

Warnings about removing hair from moles on the face and other places: about malignant formations

You cannot remove hair from a nevus using tweezers, as this can injure the bulb and cause inflammation. If you don’t see a doctor right away, this mole has a high chance of developing into cancer.
It is also not recommended to shave such places, since the possibility of skin damage is quite high. You already know what damage to a nevus leads to.
If you decide to remove unwanted hair and, by pulling hair out of a mole, damage it, it may begin to swell and cause discomfort. In this case, immediately seek help from a doctor. He may prescribe you a course of antibiotics to avoid complications.
Has hair fallen out of a mole? Some consider this a sign of its development into melanoma. But it is not always the case. To find out the reasons for this phenomenon, it is better to contact a dermato-oncologist. Only he, with the help of instruments and analyzes, will be able to accurately determine what caused the loss.

Every year more and more people suffer from melanoma.

You need to be careful with hair on a mole

The number of deaths from these malignant tumors is also growing. Often the disease develops rapidly, so at the slightest sign of worsening of the nevus, consult a doctor immediately.

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Reasons for appearance

To understand the reason for the appearance of hair on a mole, you need to understand the structure of the skin.

External covering - protection of organs inside the body, muscles and bone skeleton from the negative effects of the external environment. It has a three-layer structure:

subcutaneous tissue. The bottom layer, consisting of fatty tissue. Sebaceous and sweat glands, hair follicles are located here;
dermis - middle layer. It is formed by connective tissue that envelops the nerve plexuses and blood vessels that provide tissue nutrition (without it normal functioning is impossible);
epidermis is the visible layer. Consists of epithelium and is regularly renewed.

A mole is a benign neoplasm filled with melanocytes (pigment cells) in large quantities. Medicine has not studied the process by which a cell turns from a normal cell into a melanocyte. But it has been revealed that pregnancy, radiation, genetic predisposition, ultraviolet exposure, and hormonal imbalance can serve as an impetus for degeneration.

As a result, acquired or congenital nevi receive a smooth surface, brown color and regular shape. Benign formations are located in the upper layers of the skin; they do not have a root system that grows into the middle layers. The maximum depth of location is 1 mm; the hair follicles are located under the mole, and not in it. Thus, if we take into account the structure of the skin and nevi, it becomes clear that the hair grows through, and not from the formation.

A mole may appear due to hereditary predisposition.
When a woman's hormonal levels change. This usually goes away during pregnancy. But in addition to the fact that moles appear during pregnancy, this tendency has also been noticed in adolescents. And all because rapid puberty occurs during this period. In addition, even during menopause, hairs on the mole may grow.
Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, moles - nevi - also develop on the skin. With prolonged exposure to sunlight on the human body, the skin begins to experience stress. This leads to intensive production of melanin, and as a result, the growth of moles.

It is common for a person to worry if he discovers unusual vegetation on moles and does not know whether this is good or bad.

If moles are located on the face, and the hair growing on them gets on the nerves, then the owner of the nevi will try to get rid of them - he will begin to pluck or pull out, shave or remove with scissors.

A large or small round mole that protrudes above the skin is considered a congenital or acquired defect, and if damaged, it is dangerous, so it is recommended to remove it.

Experts' opinion on removing hair from a mole is still controversial.

Some people believe that it is possible to pull out coarse hair from a healthy mole.

Other doctors generally prohibit removing them by pulling them out.

Inflammation may develop at the root of the hair, which can develop into skin cancer.

In consultation centers you can get information that hair on a mole growing on the face can even be shaved, removed by electrolysis and pulled out with tweezers.

However, there is a risk of irritation of the hair follicles.

The formation may become swollen and painful, which will be a reason to consult a doctor for help.

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To treat such cases, the doctor prescribes antibiotics.

A mole may appear due to hereditary predisposition.
When a woman's hormonal levels change. This usually goes away during pregnancy. But in addition to the fact that moles appear during pregnancy, this tendency has also been noticed in adolescents. And all because rapid puberty occurs during this period. In addition, even during menopause, hairs on the mole may grow.
Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, moles - nevi - also develop on the skin. With prolonged exposure to sunlight on the human body, the skin begins to experience stress. This leads to intensive production of melanin, and as a result, the growth of moles.

mole on face, hair growing

Hello, I have a mole on my cheek that is quite large but not convex, hair grows from it. it's not nice and not beautiful. I try to pull it out with tweezers, but it's dangerous. Is it possible to do laser hair removal in this place? or how to remove hair forever? Or is it possible to remove a non-convex mole so that there is no scar left later? help mi ((((

Guest

Hair is a sign of good quality. THAT mole can be removed. Skin and vein dispensaries have cosmetology rooms where a professional doctor will examine the mole and remove it. It will leave a wound for weeks - deep and black - then a pink spot. Half a year ago I removed a large subcutaneous mole - nothing is visible anymore - if you look very closely you can only see a trace. I don’t regret having it removed - because in five years this mole grew from a tiny one to a large one and would continue to grow. And I’m very glad that she’s gone!!!

Nozzle

Why is it dangerous? I pull it out, the doctor herself told me... I’ve been pulling it out for about 10 years now.

Guest

I also pulled out hairs with tweezers, but the mole grew and I had it removed with a laser. There is a scar, but it is small.

Guest

I have a convex mole on my chin from which hair began to grow, I began to pluck, the mole began to hurt. Now I don’t pluck, but cut it. but it still hurts. It is better to consult a dermatologist-oncologist.

Petard

I removed it. But it appeared again. I cut off the hair.

Guest

A few years ago I removed a mole above my upper lip because it was growing. Hair also grew and was pulled out. At the consultation before removal, the doctor said that a one-time radical removal of a mole is less dangerous than daily injury to it by pulling out hair, but it is more dangerous. So, author, consult a good doctor, and if there are no contraindications, it is better to remove the mole, I believe.

Mosaic

Guest

How about just cutting your hair?

Of course, you can trim it, but as I already said, my mole is smooth, not convex, and cutting the hairs to the root will not work, besides, the hair is coarse and dark, even if you cut it, the bristles that remain are not pleasant to the touch and not very beautiful (((( in general I’m still thinking of going to an oncologist. But you can’t remove hair from moles with a laser, do you know? The mole itself doesn’t bother me, but these hairs (((

Mosaic

nozzle

Why is it dangerous? I pull it out, the doctor herself told me... I’ve been pulling it out for about 10 years now.

It is dangerous because in this way you can injure a mole and from benign it can degenerate into malignant. God forbid that some hair follicle becomes inflamed and all is trouble... .. and when this mole is on the face, even more so ((((

Olga

mosaic

So you need to pinch it correctly) Mom has such a mole on her chin. And nothing, my mother is 65 years old. It has not yet degenerated into malignant. I plucked it all the time. But when shaving and trimming there is a much higher chance of injuring a mole

Guest

I also plucked my hair and read a lot. I trim it carefully. One is above my eyebrow, but not very prominent. The other is closer to the ear. I even like it above the eyebrow.

Guest

On my lips, I cut the hairs at the root, it doesn’t even prick. Enough for a week. I've never plucked it, I'm afraid. It's none of my business, but I would advise you to do the same. It’s scary somehow, you know, to injure one more time...

Guest

Guest

Toka-toka removed moles from an experienced surgeon. Hair in a mole does not promise any good quality; this is a common misconception.

Azmaz

Yes, that’s right, the fact that hair is growing doesn’t mean anything.

Lily

Guest

I also pulled out hairs with tweezers, but the mole grew and I had it removed with a laser. There is a scar, but it is small.

Did your hair stop growing after the mole was removed?

Sergey

Over the course of a year, 5 moles appeared on my face on the right side of my face, they are clean without hair, one of which is congenital itchy, I don’t feel any particular discomfort, I’m 15 years old, what is the reason for the growth of moles?

Guest

did you remove the mole? is there any hair left? what do you do with them?

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Hair on a mole on the face

Please tell me who pulls out hair from moles on the face with tweezers. Reassure that it is not harmful. No more strength!

Zadolbali

You cannot pluck hair from moles. This can be an impetus for pathology, just cut

Guest

I cut it with nail scissors. I don’t pull it, reason: post ╧ 2 (I’m kind of afraid), I don’t plan to delete it.

Tatiana

You see, when I cut with scissors, they grow back very quickly and it’s impossible to cut at the root! All the same, the stubble remains - it’s so ugly :(( How to remove - I have more than one such mole on my face...

Guest

hair on a mole, as a rule, indicates its good quality, so remove it, especially since raised moles become somehow coarser with age + this hair has associations with warts

Guest

They don’t offer you the opportunity to remove moles yourself, go to medical centers, if you’re struggling with money, save up and remove one at a time. Or do you prefer to suffer all your life? I removed a large mole, although not on my face, there was a small light scar left, but it’s better than a mole with hair, at least it can be hidden with makeup or sanded down.

Guest

and it’s not that expensive, I had it removed for 2 thousand in Moscow a couple of years ago; the mole was almost a centimeter in diameter, although it was on the body.

Irie

I have it on my face too. I started pulling out a hair, the mole festered. The dermatologist told me that you can’t pull it out, just carefully trim it:

Ira

I, too, have been pulling it out for about 10 years. Everything is fine, but I’m still thinking about removing it)

Natalia

And I have been pulling out hairs from 2 moles for about 15 years now. Once after pulling out the mole became inflamed, but after a few days everything went away. I asked the oncologist - he said that it is better to cut it with scissors, but at the same time he did not say that pulling it out directly is very dangerous. Of course, I should remove the moles themselves and not bother anymore, I’ve already removed 2 from my face, but I can’t get around to these ones.

Victoria

Remove moles. It's inexpensive and not scary. It is more dangerous to pull out hair - especially since pulling out the mole gets bigger, since you are constantly injuring it. Then there will be more - accordingly, the scar will be larger.

Yanochka

I join everyone who advised me to delete it. Now you can remove it with a laser - there will be no trace of the mole left. The issue price is 1500-2000 rubles.

Iuliia

Moles are now removed almost everywhere, but I would recommend having them removed by a specialist dermatologist, because... I myself had a bitter experience of having it removed by a would-be specialist, and I was scared to death. Redness remains, because... I removed it in the summer and didn’t take any tests, I was afraid it might be cancer. Then I went to the clinic to see doctor Tatyana Didkovskaya, she did a further examination and reassured me that everything was fine.

Iulianna

Iuliia

yes, the main thing is to competently research what kind of mole it is and then decide what and how to do

Elleonorra

Iulianna

yes, the main thing is to competently research what kind of mole it is and then decide what and how to do

Tell me, is the diagnosis done at the clinic or sent to a specialist? centers? Who decides whether this formation is benign or not?????

Lyudmila

Elleonorra

Tell me, is the diagnosis done at the clinic or sent to a specialist? centers? Who decides whether this formation is benign or not?????

Even if the mole is malignant, it is removed. Actually, this applies to most tumors. Another thing is that they cover a large area of skin and then carry out therapy. Therefore, it is important to send formations for histological examination. Of course, you can start all this trouble with going to the oncologist, but the doctor himself, except for dermatoscopy (visual examination), will not do anything with you. There is an option such as a tissue biopsy, however, it is almost impossible to get it from a doctor, and there is not much point. So delete it. If your mole is “bad,” then it will harm you even without removal. Removal itself will not have any effect.

Asya

what if I told you that hair removal is not a panacea for hair? I removed a raised mole on my face; the hair remained in place (removed with a laser, i.e. without excision), because the hair follicles are much deeper in the skin

Guest

Asya

Well, in this case, you don’t have to worry that a mole may degenerate into melanoma due to hair plucking.

Guest

All these advisers are mediocrities! what if you don’t want to remove a mole? what if it’s a piquant fly above the lip that makes a girl special? haven't you thought about it?

Rita

I have a beautiful mole on the right side of my chin, the same nonsense with my hair, I carefully hold the mole and pluck it out, but it’s a pity to remove it ((this is my highlight)))

Anet

Girls, this is all nonsense ; you have a special gel, apply it, and no matter how scary it is, your hair just falls out overnight; I was shocked :-). Woke up bam and there was a hair on the pillow

Ksenia

Ira

I, too, have been pulling it out for about 10 years. Everything is fine, but I’m still thinking about removing it)

Ksenia

Girls, don’t pull it out under any circumstances! I also removed hair like this for a long time until I went under the knife because of it!!!!! Half of my face swollen in just an hour! I endured it for a week until I realized that it wouldn’t go away on its own!!!

About

I had an ordinary mole with hair, it lasted for about 10 years, over time it became convex and larger and larger. I'm going to delete

Guest

Hair removal is a trauma, it is better to cut often than to take risks

Guest

Dear girls, please tell me who removed the mole with hair? I'm really afraid to delete it! I have two of them (((on the cheek and chin and they are practically not convex, the oncologist said the benign ones can be removed with a scalpel or an electric knife. I’m very afraid that there will be bad consequences later!

Shocker

I've been pulling it out with tweezers for a long time now and everything is fine. And with scissors you can accidentally cut the mole itself. I have two coarse hairs growing from my mole, it’s a pain to trim. Pulling out is easier, less painful and more or less effective. The main thing is not to forget to do this and that’s it.

Anastasia

I also have a hairy mole on my face. I don't want to delete it. I cut my hair with scissors. And the bristles remain. I wonder if it can be removed using a depilatory cream? After all, when cut, hair grows back quickly. And when depilating with cream it seems to be slower.

Daria

Have you ever wondered why hair grows from a mole? I had a case. A mole appeared on the face (during some course of treatment), and later hair began to grow from it. And then the most interesting thing happened, the mole began to break out and I tried to pull out (not pull out) the hair, and what do you think... the hair came out quite easily and there was a feeling that it was stretching from the side of the cheekbones (the mole is on the left side of the chin), pulling out the hair, I saw how he instantly curled up, as if alive... Then the abscess went away without consequences, but the mole with the hair remained. Now I PULL the hair out, but it breaks off. I'm guessing it might be a parasite. I read a lot, according to the description I found only the whipworm, but according to all sources it lives in the intestines. I'm confused. I regret that I stopped taking medications, or rather dietary supplements, which contributed to the exit of this “tenant”. It was a long time ago (10 years ago), now I don’t even remember what I drank.

Guest

GGuest

Elleonorra

Tell me, is the diagnosis done at the clinic or sent to a specialist? centers? Who decides whether this formation is benign or not?????

Diona

Guest

I recently removed 2 papillomas on my neck from a dental surgeon. According to my policy, at the dental clinic at my place of residence. Before this, I saw an oncologist, a dermatologist, and a surgeon. He sent it to dentistry. He removed it with anesthesia with an electric knife. Both papillomas, 4 and 5 mm with hair. Now after 2 weeks everything has healed, but very hard hairs have appeared. Unpleasant. I'm waiting for the oncology result.

Guest

Guest

My mother removed a large convex mole under a weight near my ear. Now the mole is gone and there is no scar either, but hair still grows in this place

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Prohibited Methods

The chief physician of Moscow City Hospital No. 62 describes his vision on this matter. Anatoly Nakhimovich Makhson Medical practice: more than 40 years.

The only drug that I want to recommend, and it is also officially recommended by WHO for the treatment of papillomas and warts, is Papinol. This drug is the only remedy that has an effect not only on external factors (that is, it removes papillomas), but also acts on the virus itself.

When are moles with hair dangerous? Moles do not represent anything unless they begin to degenerate into a malignant formation. It is not difficult to notice changes, especially if the nevi are located in open areas. The main signs of degeneration are:

The edges have become uneven;
The color became dark and uneven;
The hairs suddenly lightened (became gray) or began to fall out;
Cracks, crusts, blood or light liquid periodically appear on the surface of the mole;
The growth of a mole is noticeable even in a short period of time;
The area of skin is painful, itching or burning is felt.

Cryodestruction

A person has hair growing from a mole: what does this mean and how to remove the problem, an experienced person will tell you. He will tell you why hairy growths do not pose a danger to humans. He will also explain that there are two methods that can eliminate the problem. The first method is to regularly cut the hair using scissors.

. It differs from other methods in its high popularity and many reviews. There is no pain during the removal process. After the operation there is no scar or scar, so it is advisable to use a laser if the nevus is located on the face.
. An electric current is used to burn away the birthmark. The disadvantage is that the skin area is sore. The pain will disappear in a week.
Surgical intervention. Used to remove large nevi that are located on areas of the body that are inaccessible to the eye. This is explained by the fact that this method leaves scars.
. Liquid nitrogen is used for removal. With its help, the nevus is frozen, as a result of which the cells of the formation die off. Not used to remove growths located on the face, as it leaves scars.
Radio wave elimination. Using high-frequency waves and a radio knife, the doctor removes the nevus. The advantage of the method is the absence of a scar and the possibility of re-formation of the birthmark.

If you remove hairs from a growth using scissors, you must remember that cutting is allowed from a flat, small formation. If the shape is convex and there are no clearly defined edges, cutting the hair is not recommended. When hairs are pulled out from a nevus, the rate of their regrowth increases. Only then will they become darker and harsher.

If the child has hair on the spot, cutting or plucking the hairs is not recommended. It is worth consulting with a pediatric dermatologist who will conduct a thorough examination and give recommendations for further action. It is important to explain to the child that the hairs on the nevus should not be touched. In case of accidental damage, disinfect the wound with three percent hydrogen peroxide and lubricate it with iodine or brilliant green. If the affected nevus has acquired a different shape, begins to hurt and itch, you should urgently visit a doctor.

If a hairy mole is located in a place that is constantly exposed to mechanical stress, you should consider removing it. Because when shaving hairs on a nevus, an inflammatory process may develop. As a result of inflammation, the formation will increase in size, change color to dark, and begin to hurt.

In the modern world there are many different ways to get rid of unwanted vegetation. Most of them are prohibited from being used on moles, for example:

Pulling out with tweezers. This method can lead to bleeding and suppuration of the wound, which is potentially dangerous for the development of melanoma.
Waxing or sugaring. In both cases, the hair is pulled out, potentially causing injury. In addition, new vegetation often grows into the skin, causing even more trouble. Don't forget that hot wax can cause burns.
Shaving. A sharp razor blade can damage the skin on the nevus itself, causing inflammation. And since the razor is not sterile, the risk of infection is high.