Question 1

my son (5 months) was born with a hypopigmented macule on his chest he only has one but how do i know if it's nevus depigmentosus or ts?

Accepted Answer

Be sure the pediatri: Might be a depigmented nevus: no concern. If an ash leaf lesion it could be the first sign of tuberous sclerosis. Be sure your pediatrician reviews what to look for. The tuberous sclerosis society can supply you with literature which you can share with your dr. If there are suspicians, take the baby to an academic center known to be doing studies on this. Most drs have no experience or knowledge o.

Question 2

what is atypical nevus?

Accepted Answer

Dysplastic nevus: Researchers have shown that dysplastic nevus or atypical moles are more likely than ordinary moles to develop into a type of skin cancer called melanoma.
Make sure your nevus is managed by a dermatologist. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysplastic_nevus

Question 3

can a nevus be colorless?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some moles can be flesh colored (or light tan) and dome shaped called intradermal nevus.

Question 4

what causes a nevus to appear?

Accepted Answer

Melanocyctes: The cells are already there and grow large enough to become visible.

Question 5

are there other names for becker's nevus?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Nobody really likes the terms "pigmented hairy epidermal nevus" or "nevoid melanosis". I have several colleagues who are physicians and/or athletes who have Becker nevi and all of them like it. If you have one, I hope you enjoy it as well. Richard Gere's is famous and he used to show it off onscreen. Best wishes.

Question 6

what is hairy nevus?

Accepted Answer

Hairy nevus: Is a type of mole that is present at birth. These moles do not usually run in families.  They can appear on virtually any place on the body and about 50 percent of hairy nevi will develop surface hairs.

Question 7

are nevus spilus dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: Nevus spilus is a type of spotted mole with underlying light brown patch in the background.  These are often present at birth, and may slowly enlarge as we grow, but almost never transform into skin cancer.

Question 8

can i remove nevus sebaceus?

Accepted Answer

Not by yourself: Any third year medical student can do it for you with simple equipment. If it's not on a hair-bearing area and you care what the scar looks like, a plastic surgeon or dermatologist might be your choice.

Question 9

is there such a thing as a red nevus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Birth marks can be red and so can a vascular nevus.

Question 10

how can i remove my conjunctival nevus?

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologist: If you have a conjunctival nevus which bothers you, then see your ophthalmologist about removal.  These can usually be easily removed in an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with no subsequent scarring.

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My son (5 months) was born with a hypopigmented macule on his chest he only has one but how do i know if it's nevus depigmentosus or ts?

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