Many people are surprised to learn that our biggest organ is our skin. It protects the rest of the body from ultraviolet light, trauma, pathogens, toxins and other microorganisms that ...

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 ...

Clinicians see many skin conditions in the primary care setting. Medscape talked with a primary care clinician, Charles P. Vega, MD, and a dermatologist, Temitayo A. Ogunleye, MD, to learn their ...

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 ...

Ever noticed a mole on your hand, cheek, or foot and wondered what it really means? While modern science views moles as harmless pigmented spots caused by clusters of skin cells, ancient Indian and ...

A congenital nevus is a birthmark that is a mole. Unlike other birthmarks, these moles don't usually disappear and may grow larger over time. Doctors consider these moles risky because they can become ...

Identifying moles vs. skin cancer is not always easy. However, there are telltale signs that can help differentiate a benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion from potentially dangerous skin cancer. Benign ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Research suggests the impact of pregnancy on melanoma risk remains unclear. Any observed changes in melanocytic ...

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 ...

The histology of our second case revealed dysplastic nevus with severe atypia. The presence of nevus cells on the lateral margin of a dysplastic nevus with severe dysplasia requires wider excision. In ...