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What's the difference between a regular mole and a dysplastic nevus? both had the potential to become malignant.
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D. Nevi vs. melanoma: Any skin color can have nevi, but they are harder to follow on dark skin. Nevi, pigmented lesions, can change color, itch, bleed, or have irregular borders. They are on the spectrum from dysplastic nevus to malignant melanoma. Some people have many nevi and are at higher risk of getting a melanoma, especially with family history. Sun Protective clothing is key: sunscreen doesn't block melanoma.
Answered 8/1/2015
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I have 100's dysplastic nevi moles. Many are severely atypical. Do we have to keep taking them off or is there another way to see if they are cancer.
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I have dysplastic nevi syndrome..so how do I know when to see derm..if all of my new moles are out of the ordinary anyway??
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How early should children ages 10-15 see a dermatologist, is that too young? I have dysplastic nevi syndrome and two of my kids have many moles.
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Derm noted 3 moles on back. All 3mm or under. One shade and pretty much round or oval. He said slightly dysplastic so best to remove now .. What does that mean ... Are they likely to be melanoma?
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Dermatologist told me dysplastic moles do not turn cancerous and only high dysplasia ones should be removed in case pathologist undiagnosed? Is true?
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