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Medical Conditions - Dysplastic Mole

Dysplastic mole or dysplastic nevus or atypical moles are moles that exhibit some characteristics of malignant melanoma under the microscope. It is commonly seen in faired-skin people and those with high sun exposure. These moles are more or equal to 6 mm, can vary in color, have irregular borders, and have a pebbled texture.

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How to treat grade 2 dysplastic nevi on the lips?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. Laser treatment is available for the removal of nevi or moles.

What are the methods to treat moles on the inner thigh?

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When do moles that change in appearance need dermoscopy?

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A spot appeared on my hand recently. Does it look like a melanoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a small papular lesion at present.

What is the treatment for melanoma?

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Can an unchanged mole actually be an early melanoma?

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Do people using tanning beds end up with melanoma?

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Is a red-colored mole typically cause for concern?

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Can changes in mole indicate recurrent basal cell carcinoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a recurrence of basal cell carcinoma as margins may not have been excised. Therefore, it needs examination with dermoscopy to make a definitive diagnosis.

How to get rid of a mole that gets bigger over a period of time?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It appears to be dysplastic nevi grade 3. No need to worry at present as margins appear normal. The chances of malignancy are 40 percent.

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