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Inflammation Over Nevus

An intradermal nevus or intradermal melanocyte nevus is a mole or a birthmark that is a round, pink, or sometimes brown-colored bump on the skin. The bump is small and around 1 cm (centimeter) long. Its texture is rubbery and appears on the neck, arms, scalp, and legs.

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I have a lesion that changes color frequently. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, I have attached a photo for your reference. Is this sign dangerous? It started almost 20 years ago to become dark and it became to be lighter around 5 years ago. Two days ago, again I have noticed this transformation with a white surface and that is healing now. It is around 4 mm. Please ...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Is there any complaint in it? How many such lesions are there?   Read Full »

I have noticed a difference in my mole recently. It appears to be a little raised. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old and have had this mole for the past 10 years. Recently I noticed that it looks different from when I first developed it. It is a little bit raised now, and I feel it meets a lot of the criteria for melanoma. I am trying to get into a dermatologist but my appointment is n...  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Melanocytic nevus as basically tan brown macules with increased melanocytic activity. One should always look for the following changes for Melanocytic nevus 1. Any change in color and irregular surface. 2. An increase in the size of the lesion. ...  Read Full »

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