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The areas that are hardly exposed to the sun including the genital area could also develop vaginal moles. Vaginal moles may appear from birth or it can be associated with pregnancy. When vaginal moles become hereditary it should be monitored. Having a regular checkup with your Gynecologist is important to detect early signs of changes in the vaginal moles.
Vaginal moles are not warts and the two should be distinguished carefully. If you are not sure if you have vaginal warts or vaginal moles, you have to get your doctor examine your condition. Warts and moles on the vagina can go together and these two skin problem have their own method of treatment. Vaginal moles should not be treated with topical solutions as it can irritate the sensitive skin in the genital area. Topical solution that are used for warts are not recommended for vaginal moles.
Vaginal moles can be a danger if they get irritated or bleed. This behavior of vaginal moles is a concern that you should not be taken lightly. Women may be hesitant to have their moles checked because they believe that will go away eventually. Vaginal moles that changes in color, shape, border and size should be reported to your doctor. If you have a history of skin cancer in the family and you noticed the growth of vaginal moles changes, you have to be more concerned about it as you could be a risk for in developing malignant melanoma.
Vaginal moles can be detected using dermatoscope, a handheld equipment that detects skin cancer on the spot. Although malignant melanoma is rare in the vaginal area yet this condition could occur for some reason. Melanoma can affect other parts of the body that are predominantly exposed to the sun. Although the vagina is not exposed however that chance of occurrence of vaginal moles is not very much.
Vaginal moles that act abnormally or change its pattern should be diagnosed by a skin expert. If proven to be cancerous it can still be treated by surgical excision or other methods at an early stage. Do not wait until it becomes serious. A type of melanoma called Acral melanoma is a rare type of melanoma that appears in people with colors and it sometimes occurs on the vulva and vagina.
The best approach to fight melanoma is early detection and removal. Melanoma can be cured as long as the person is vigilant about the moles in her body especially with vaginal moles. The risk can be lowered if you avoid the sun at its strongest between the hours of 10 AM to 4 PM. Intense UV rays is the main culprit to skin cancer and it is advised to wear proper clothing and anti sun protection when going outdoors. Early symptoms should not be ignored by getting prompt treatment in order to save your life.