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How do you say “痣” in English?

The Chinese word “痣” is commonly referred to as a mole in English. It is a common skin feature found on almost everyone, with an average of around 20 moles per person. Moles are formed when melanocytes (黑色素细胞), the pigment-producing cells in the skin, or the melanin (黑色素) they produce, accumulate in clusters in a specific area. For this reason, they are also known medically as Melanic nevus（黑色素痣）.

 
 

What causes moles to form?

While there is no definitive conclusion in medical science regarding the exact cause of mole formation, several contributing factors have been identified:

  • Genetic factors（遗传因素）: Some individuals are genetically predisposed to develop more pigmentation, making them more likely to develop moles.

  • Hormonal changes（内分泌失调）: Hormonal fluctuations during puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, or other endocrine shifts may stimulate melanin production, leading to mole formation.

  • Excessive UV exposure（紫外线过度照射）: Long-term exposure to strong ultraviolet light can trigger the development of moles.

  • Lifestyle and psychological stress（不良生活习惯和神经因素）: Unhealthy habits and chronic emotional stress can affect skin health and promote increased melanin production, resulting in moles.

 
 

Types of Moles（痣的类型）

Moles can be categorized into different types based on their location and characteristics:

  • Junctional Mole（交界痣）: Located at the junction between the epidermis and dermis, usually flat in appearance.

  • Mixed Mole（混合痣）: Found in both the junctional area and the dermis, often slightly raised.

  • Dermal Mole（皮下痣）: Located deeper in the dermis, typically more raised or dome-shaped.

These types may vary in color, size, and appearance. Some moles may also have hair growing from them.

Treatment: Laser Mole Removal（激光点痣）

One of the most common treatment methods today is laser mole removal. This technique uses a nanosecond-lasting strong light pulse（短纳秒强光脉冲）, which penetrates the top layer of the skin without causing harm. The laser energy is selectively absorbed by the melanin in the mole, transforming into photoacoustic waves（光声波）. These waves mechanically break down the pigment into smaller particles, which are then cleared by the body’s immune system—particularly macrophages（巨噬细胞）—that remove excess pigment from the area.

Advantages of this method include:

  • Minimal damage to surrounding skin

  • Effective pigment reduction

  • Potential stimulation of collagen regeneration for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction effects

 
 

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Moles are influenced by multiple factors including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. With different types of moles requiring tailored treatments, professional clinics like AI BEAUTY CLINIC offer personalized removal plans based on your specific skin condition—bringing you one step closer to clearer and healthier skin.

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