An intradermal nevus (also called an intradermal melanocytic nevus) is simply a classic mole or birthmark. It typically appears as an elevated, dome-shaped bump on the surface of the skin. It’s ...

For as long as I can remember, I've had a weird blue mole on my right hand. And for almost as long, I've been anxious that it's not just a blue mole, but maybe, idk, cancer? But, thankfully no.

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 ...

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, ...

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.

Those who spent much of the summer months under the sun may find new or changing moles that can sometimes cause concern. While most moles are harmless, some have the potential to become cancerous. As ...

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.

A nevus sebaceous is a mole patch that is salmon or yellow-colored and most often appears on your scalp, neck, and face. They are less common on your arms, legs, and trunk. Sebaceous nevi usually ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I wonder why people, especially models or actors, don't remove their facial moles. I find them distracting. Is there a medical complication to having them removed? — R.W. ANSWER: ...