Cancerous Moles Diagnosis, Prevention and More
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Dysplastic Nevus
Sometimes called an atypical mole, a dysplastic nevus is larger than a common mole and may exhibit a mixture of colors. The edges are irregular, and the surface may be smooth, scaly or pebbly. Dysplastic nevi may appear anywhere on the body, including on skin surfaces not normally exposed to the sun.
Most dysplastic nevi remain stable, but they're more likely to become cancerous than the common variety. Cancer risk increases in proportion to the number of dysplastic nevi present on the body.3‘Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma.’ National Cancer Institute, www.cancer.gov/types/skin/moles-fact-sheet
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