The treatment of a sudden growth of a black mole on the hand varies according to its benign and malignant nature, the benign ones generally do not need special treatment, while the malignant ones should be removed in time. Specific diagnosis and treatment should follow the doctor’s advice.
1. Benign: If the color of the nevus is uniform, the shape is regular, the area is small, there is no obvious discomfort or change (such as pain, ulceration), and the location is not easy to be stimulated by friction (such as the back of the hand, palm), the risk of malignant transformation is generally small. This kind of nevus generally does not need special treatment, and can be removed by laser, electrocautery and other physical methods for aesthetic reasons.
2. Malignant condition: if the color of the nevus is uneven, the shape is irregular, the area is large, and obvious changes occur (such as enlargement, ulceration), or it is located in the parts that are easy to be rubbed (such as tiger’s mouth, fingertips), then the possibility of malignant transformation is higher. These moles need to be treated promptly and evaluated for surgical removal to avoid malignant tumors and serious damage.
When a mole grows on your hand, you should pay attention to its shape, location and changes, and if you cannot identify it or if there is any abnormality, you should consult a doctor in time, so as to avoid delaying treatment and causing adverse consequences, and do not blindly dispose of it on your own.