What causes a mole to turn red?

Maybe someone has discovered that a mole that was originally black later turned red, or the original color became very light. What caused the black mole to turn red? This situation often occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, and is mainly caused by problems in a person's metabolic function. Some women should also pay attention to their endocrine system, as endocrine disorders may also cause changes in moles.

1. Reasons why moles turn red

It is quite common for moles to turn red in middle-aged people. This is mainly caused by abnormal changes in the body's metabolic function. This is a case of color change of melanocytic nevus. If you do not feel itching, swelling or pain normally, no special treatment is required. If any other abnormalities are found, surgery should be performed immediately to remove them.

2. Reasons why moles turn red

1. Endocrine abnormalities: Many female friends have endocrine abnormalities, which lead to changes in estrogen in the body, resulting in red moles on the skin. This is common in women during their developmental and lactation periods.

2. Rash: Do you know that there is a rash called roseola? It is a red rash caused by allergies. This rash looks like a red mole, but it is different from other moles. You can try to tighten the surrounding skin or press it with your hands, and this mole will disappear, and it will reappear if you release it. In fact, this is just an allergic rash and no medication is needed.

3. Abnormal liver function: Do you know red spider nevi? This is the most typical symptom of liver disease. When you develop cirrhosis, spider nevi similar to red moles will appear. If spider nevi appear, you must go to the hospital for examination to prevent further deterioration of liver function.

3. Causes of red moles on the body

Moles can be divided into broad and narrow meanings. The broad meaning includes various congenital and acquired melanocytic nevi, sebaceous nevi, etc. Many middle-aged and elderly people will find that there are more and more red spots on their bodies, which are usually called red moles. But from a medical point of view, it is actually a cherry-shaped hemangioma that slowly causes signs of aging to appear on the skin. If you find a red mole on your body, no treatment is needed.