Acral Nevus is a benign skin lesion seen on the skin surface of the palm and soles. It is one of the rare subtypes of melanoma.
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
My four-year-old daughter has an acral nevus. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, A few months ago, an acral nevus appeared on the underside of my four-year-old daughter's toe. It was irregularly shaped and had dark brown pigmentation in four furrows of skin. However, today its appearance has changed. Now it has pigmentation in five furrows of skin and looks more oval-... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Benign proliferation of melanocytes is visible. Although the risk of nevus evolving into melanoma is significantly less. Do a self-examination of the skin to look for changes and detect them early if required. Also, go ... Read Full »