Lentiginous junctional melanocytic nevus

Question 1

My pathology report states junctional and lentiginous melanocytic nevus, extending to the peripheral edge. is this melanoma?.

Answer

Mole, not cancer: Here is a translation of your path report: Junctional- location as it relates to depth in the skin, the junction between epidermis and dermis. lentig... Read More

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Question 2

Can melanocytic nevus have some of the same symtoms as hidradenitis supporativa?

Answer

No: A nevus is a mole and hs is an inflammatory acne condition present in skin folds. The 2 are different.

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Question 3

I was diagnosed with lenticginous compound melanocytic nevus, and was recommended for surgery to remove it. just want a second opinion ?

Answer

Mole: A mole removal isnot a serious ordeal but if the mole trans forms it can be more serious therefore it is not a bad Idea to follow your dermatologist's... Read More

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Question 4

I had a shave biopsy on a compound melanocytic nevus. came back benign. one month later i noticed a 0.5mm brown dot in center. should i be concerned?

Answer

Compound Nevis: Shave biopsies sometimes don't remove all of the nevus, and they recur. That is the most likely explanation. Of course, follow it carefully and return... Read More

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Question 5

How often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"? i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27.

Answer

Have it removed: this lesion should never be left if it was left without excision it needs to be excised right away so please go to your PCP or any local surgeon or de... Read More

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Question 6

How often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"? i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27. great aun

Answer

Nevus: If the lesion is stable for 5 years since the diagnosis, have it examined at least once a year, if any change at all needs immediate examination.

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Question 7

What is an intradermal melanocytic nevus, and is it different from a mole?

Answer

Normal Mole: When a mole is biopsied and examined under the microscope, there a many different patterns that may be seen. Dermatopathologists name the moles based ... Read More

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Question 8

Shave biopsy came back as this. compound melanocytic nevus with moderate cytologic atypia. five weeks later it's grown back already. what's this mean?

Answer

You should: have the entire lesion excised and have the specimen reviewed by a qualified dermatopathologist. Some pigmented lesions are difficult to determine, e... Read More

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Question 9

I have been suffering from melanocytic nevus scar on my face since year 2009...is there a permanent removal solution leaving my face scarless?

Answer

No, unfortunately: Many things can be done to improve the appearance of a scar, but once a scar exists there will always be one thereafter.

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Question 10

I have many melanocytic nevus (subdural moles) on my face that seems to be increasing. how do i get rid of them naturally?

Answer

Moles: There is no natural way to get rid of unwanted moles. The moles can be surgically excised which would leave scars or you could have a shave excision w... Read More

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Lentiginous junctional melanocytic nevus

My pathology report states junctional and lentiginous melanocytic nevus, extending to the peripheral edge. is this melanoma?.

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Can melanocytic nevus have some of the same symtoms as hidradenitis supporativa?

I was diagnosed with lenticginous compound melanocytic nevus, and was recommended for surgery to remove it. just want a second opinion ?

I had a shave biopsy on a compound melanocytic nevus. came back benign. one month later i noticed a 0.5mm brown dot in center. should i be concerned?

How often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"? i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27.

How often should i have a professional skin check if, in the past, i've had a "compound melanocytic nevus with architectural disorder and moderate to focally severe cytologic atypia"? i'm 32 years old and this diagnosis was made when i was 27. great aun

What is an intradermal melanocytic nevus, and is it different from a mole?

Shave biopsy came back as this. compound melanocytic nevus with moderate cytologic atypia. five weeks later it's grown back already. what's this mean?

I have been suffering from melanocytic nevus scar on my face since year 2009...is there a permanent removal solution leaving my face scarless?

I have many melanocytic nevus (subdural moles) on my face that seems to be increasing. how do i get rid of them naturally?

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