Nevus Information You Need
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Nevus is also named as birthmark is the medical term use for chronic lesions of skin. These lesions are sharply-circumscribed and commonly named birthmarks and moles. These nevi are benign. Histologically, they can differentiate from other type of benign pigmented macule because pf presence of nests of melanocytes. |
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| Types of nevus |
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Melanocytic nevi are benign proliferation of melanocytes, the skin cells that make the brown pigment melanin. Hence, most nevi are brown to black. They are very common; almost all adults have at least one, usually more. They may be congenital or acquired
Melanocytic nevus present at the time of birth are Congenital nevus.
Melanocytic nevus acquired later in life like after birth implies are acquired nevus. These are variable in shape.
Epidermal lesions:
Epidermal nevus: congenital, flesh-colored, raised or warty, often linear lesion, usually on the upper half of the body.
Nevus sebaceus: variant of epidermal nevus on the scalp presenting as a hairless, fleshy or yellowish area.
Connective tissue lesions:
Connective tissue nevus: fleshy, deep nodules. Rare.
Vascular lesions.
Hemangioma (strawberry mark or nevus).
Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome: dilatation of veins anywhere in the body (both skin and internal organs), usually lethal from internal hemorrhage. It is a very rare genetic Malfunction of mind or body.
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| Causes |
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The cause of the Melanocytic nevus is unknown. Exposing the skin to sunlight is thought to lead to the development of Melanocytic nevus. The cause of moles is unknown, although Melanocytic nevus seems to be run in families and result from exposure to sunlight. |
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| Diagnosis |
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Following are the symptoms should be evaluated by a dermatologist (a physician specializing in skin problems).
Itches
Looks unusual or changes in any way.
Appears after the age of 20
Bleeds
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| Prevention |
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If somebody has a family member who has had a melanoma and he has melanocytic nevus, then he should have a complete skin exam each year. |
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| Additional Information |
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| Disclaimer |
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. |
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