MELANOCYTIC NEVUS WARNING SIGNS: WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR

Overview

Dark spots on the skin formed by a cluster of pigment cells.

Symptoms

If you're experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

The symptoms include

• A mole can be rough, flat or raised
• It may be present as a characteristic birthmark or discoloration
• Usually, It is either oval or round in shape
• It hasa dark brown to black color

→ Common treatment options

→ Questions to ask your doctor

Causes

• Moles are caused when skin cells called melanocytes grow in clusters or clumps instead of spreading throughout the skin. Melanocytes produce melanin, a natural pigment that gives the skin its color.

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Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica.

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