atypical nevi

August 2, 2016August 2, 2016

Melanoma Screenings for Atypical Moles Should Include Perianal Area

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Patients undergoing melanoma screening and surveillance should be examined in the perianal area for melanocytic nevi, or moles, that are associated with atypical nevi elsewhere on the body, according to researchers at ... Read more

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016

Melanomas Often Diagnosed in People with a Limited Number of Skin Moles, Study Reports

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Nevi, or skin moles, are strongly associated with melanoma. But recent findings revealed that most melanoma patients have few and no atypical moles, and thick melanomas in people under age 60 are more often found in ... Read more

February 12, 2015February 12, 2015

Mobile Teledermoscopy Effective for Short-Term Monitoring of Atypical Nevi

News, Skin Cancer

According to the results of a recent study, patients’ use of mobile devices to capture skin images appears feasible and effective for temporary monitoring of atypical skin lesions. In clinical practice, ... Read more