The “Melanocytic Nevus” is a benign proliferation of melanocytes (the skin cells that make the brown pigment melanin). Most nevi are brown to black. They are very common; almost all adults have at least one; patients over age 40 usually have more.   Read more.

MOLE TYPES:

Intradermal moles: these (nevi) cells are located in the dermis only. Intradermal moles are raised; most are flesh-colored (not pigmented).

Epidermal moles: are congenital, or (present at birth) They are flesh-colored, raised or warty, often linear lesion. This type of mole is usually found on the upper half of the body.

Giant moles: Large, pigmented, often hairy congenital moles are called Giant Hairy Nevus. These moles should be checked by your doctor before cosmetic removal because there is a 10 to 15% chance of them being cancerous melanoma. Once cleared by your doctor, you may want to seek cosmetic mole removal for them. Social studies have proven that these types of moles can be a source of much psychological and social suffering.

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