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  2. Melanocytic nevus - Wikipedia

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    Benign moles are usually brown, tan, pink, or black (the latter especially on dark-colored skin). They are circular or oval and are usually small (commonly between 1–3 mm), though some can be larger than the size of a typical pencil eraser (>5 mm). Some moles produce dark, coarse hair.

  3. Nevus - Wikipedia

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    Others may warrant more thorough examination and biopsy for histopathological examination (looking at a sample of skin under a microscope to detect unique cellular features). For example, a clinician may want to determine whether a pigmented nevus is a type of melanocytic nevus, dysplastic nevus, or melanoma as some of these skin lesions pose a ...

  4. Port-wine stain - Wikipedia

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    The area of skin affected grows in proportion to general growth. Port-wine stains occur most often on the face but can appear anywhere on the body, particularly on the neck, upper trunk, arms and legs. [2] [4] Early stains are usually flat and pink in appearance. As the child matures, the color may deepen to a dark red or purplish color. [2]

  5. Dysplastic nevus - Wikipedia

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    An atypical mole may also be referred to as an atypical melanocytic nevus, [2] atypical nevus, B-K mole, Clark's nevus, dysplastic melanocytic nevus, or nevus with architectural disorder. [3] Dysplastic nevi often grow to larger than ordinary moles and may have irregular and indistinct borders.

  6. Have a questionable mole or stubborn pimple? Get them checked ...

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    Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin have teamed with Gee’s Clippers to offer free skin, hair and nail health screenings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the near north side barbershop ...

  7. Congenital melanocytic nevus - Wikipedia

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    Medium-sized congenital melanocytic nevus is defined as having a diameter more than 2 cm (0.79 in) but less than 20 cm (7.9 in). [ 6 ] : 690 Giant congenital melanocytic nevus (also known as "bathing trunk nevus," "garment nevus," "giant hairy nevus", and "nevus pigmentosus et pilosus") is defined by one or more large, darkly pigmented and ...

  8. Lacrimal caruncle - Wikipedia

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    As with all oil glands, lacrimal caruncles can become clogged, causing a pimple, whitehead, or pustule beneath the skin. Clogged oil and sweat glands in the caruncle can affect tear ducts. Treatment for dry eyes due to clogged glands includes refraining from rubbing the eyes and rinsing the eyes with clear water frequently during the day ...

  9. Marilyn Monroe was unrecognizable at the time of her death - AOL

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    Marilyn Monroe is iconic for her blonde curls, red lips, and perfect beauty mark, but the star was shockingly unrecognizable at the time of her death. According to the two morticians, who prepared ...