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 ...

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 ...

Patient understanding of commonly used skin cancer –related terms varies by both demographic subgroup and terminology, highlighting the need for dermatologists to use clearer, more accessible language ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently went to my dermatologist because I noticed a dark mole I hadn’t seen before. He did a biopsy, and it was called a “moderately dysplastic nevus.” He recommended removal, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently went to my dermatologist because I noticed a dark mole I hadn’t seen before. He did a biopsy, and it was called a “moderately dysplastic nevus.” He recommended removal, ...

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, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently went to my dermatologist because I noticed a dark mole I hadn’t seen before. He did a biopsy, and it was called a “moderately dysplastic nevus.” He recommended removal, ...

Skin cancer can often look similar to a mole, but there are some key differences to look out for. A person can use the ABCDE rule to help distinguish between a mole ...

"Risk factors for getting more frequent checks include fair skin, a personal history of skin cancer, history of skin cancer in the family, and a history of sunburns before the age of 16," Patel says.

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently went to my dermatologist because I noticed a dark mole I hadn’t seen before. He did a biopsy, and it was called a “moderately dysplastic nevus.” He recommended removal, ...

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 ...