Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could you know if becker's nevi can turn malignant, and is there any way to get it removed?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Low risk: The skin on a Becker's has only a slightly greater chance than other skin of developing melanoma, and as far as I know no increase for other cancers. Removal with laser isn't going to be perfect. Richard Gere showed his off in lovemaking scenes, other male models / actors have kept theirs, and the several physicians I know who have a Becker's all like them. "That's where a bear licked me!"
Answered 4/30/2015
3.9k views
Becker's Nevus: There is always a possibility of the nevus to turn malignant but that is not usually the case. Excision would be extensive and can best be determined on consultation with a dermatologist
Answered 8/26/2014
3.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How serious is sebaceous Nevi? 2 on scalp.. I'm very worried... Do they need to be removed- I am 32 years old. Can I die from them . Please help!!!!!!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
A nevi removed from the outside of my ear because there was a1/3 chance of it becoming cancerous.10 years later l have stabbing pains in that ear. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long does it take for a potentially cancerous dysplastic nevi turn to cancer if not completely removed when 1st biopsied.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I just a atypical Nevis mole removed it was biopsy before and came back no cancer there resend in it to pathology could it still be cancerous?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can't afford to finish having a spitz nevi removed I'm 46 no skin cancer history should I worry if it comes back?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If I have dysplastic nevi syndrome and my brother in law had malignant melanoma do my children have any more risk of getting either one?
Hi, My son has blue nevis on his scalp. Is this more likely to become malignant than a mole? He won't be able to monitor it on the top of his head.
Can a birthmark mole become malignant?
Are all asymmetrical moles malignant?
What are the odds of a birthmark becoming malignant?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
