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2. Melanocytic nevus - Wikipedia

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   According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the most common types of moles are skin tags, raised moles, and flat moles. 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 ...

3. Congenital melanocytic nevus - Wikipedia

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   As compared with a melanocytic nevus, congenital melanocytic nevi are usually larger in diameter and may have excess terminal hair, a condition called hypertrichosis. If over 40 cm (16 in) projected adult diameter with hypertrichosis, it is sometimes called giant hairy nevus; more usually these largest forms are known as large or giant ...

4. Dysplastic nevus - Wikipedia

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   A dermatoscope must be used to detect "ugly ducklings" among those with light skin or blonde/red hair. People with a personal or family history of skin cancer or of dysplastic nevus syndrome (multiple atypical moles) should see a dermatologist at least once a year to be sure they are not developing melanoma.

5. Skin moles that grow hair may offer a treatment for baldness ...

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   A new study suggests that hairy skin moles contain molecules that promote hair growth, and may therefore offer a possible avenue to treat hair loss. Skin moles that grow hair may offer a treatment ...

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. 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 ...