Blue nevi are a category of melanocytic tumors, which arise from the proliferation of dermal dendritic melanocytes to form an acquired pigmented mole. They are also called pigmented nevi, ...

A mole is an unwanted skin growth. It usually looks like a flat or raised bump that’s the color of your skin or darker. Most people get moles as a teenager or adult. Some moles are present at birth.

Spitz nevus, or Spitz nevi, is a rare, noncancerous skin growth that typically impacts people under 35 years old. It often presents as rapidly growing moles and is common on the head, face, and legs.

Melanocytes describe a specialized type of cell that generates a substance called melanin, a pigment responsible for skin and eye color. When several melanocytes cluster together, they form a benign, ...

Melanocytic nevi are a category of benign melanocytic proliferations with a number of subtypes. These include congenital melanocytic nevi, blue nevi, acquired melanocytic nevi, and Spitz nevi. Many of ...

The first description of a particular melanocytic nevus found in relatives from six cases of melanoma was made in 1978. [1] Although initially coined B-K moles, these moles soon acquired the name ...

The dysplastic nevus initially was described in the 1980s as a mole with increased risk of developing melanoma and requiring total removal. However, dermatopathologists now consider dysplastic nevi to ...

Moles are relatively common. Most adults have 10 to 40 moles on various parts of their bodies. Many moles are caused by sun exposure. While a mole on your nose might not be your favorite feature, most ...

A mole is a colored spot on your skin caused by a high concentration of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. The medical term for a pigmented mole is a melanocytic nevus, or simply nevus.

Skin tags and moles are different types of skin growths. Skin tags occur on the skin’s surface, while moles tend to have roots and a deeper base. Skin tags are common skin growths that can develop ...