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Can nevus spillus tend to turn cancerous?
Query: Hello doctor, I have speckled lentiginous nevi, also known as nevus spilus. I have had it since I was a baby. I do not know if it is congenital. Ever since I read online that they can transform dangerous, I do not feel comfortable in my own skin. I know the nevus spilus is alright right now. Its bor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From your descriptions and given image, it does seem you have nevus spilus. There is nothing to worry about. The nevus spilus is present in 3 % of fair-skinned people. ... Read Full »
I have nevus spilus. Can it turn cancerous?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a birthmark and I am pretty sure it is a nevus spilus. I read that there are two types of nevus spilus, papular and macular. Can you see my picture to see which type it is? Also, do I have to worry about cancer risk? I cannot see a dermatologist and I do not want to get it remov... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A nevus spilus is also called 'speckled lentiginous nevus'. These are dark spots on a flat tan background. There are no different types of nevus spilus. Also, you do not have to worry about cancer risk as there is very little chance of a nevus spilus turning into a m... Read Full »
I have congenital macular nevus spilus. Should I be concerned about it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have congenital macular nevus spilus. Should I be concerned about it? Which one has a higher risk, macular congenital nevus spilus or a papular congenital nevus spilus? Is it dangerous to shave macular congenital nevus spilus? I read it can become cancerous by shaving it. I shaved it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Congenital nevus spilus is also called speckled lentigines nevus (SLN). Regular monitoring of nevus spilus is essential, and the risk depends on the family history of melanoma. To estimate your condition's risk, you must... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have a mark on my back for years, but today it has made me more nervous when I searched on the internet. The internet says it is Nevus spilus. I have had this patch on my back for years, but I have never been too worried before as I never searched on the internet. It used to be more, b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. The photographs you have sent seem to be a congenital nevus (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). These usually are benign. There is nothing to worry about except for cosmetic purposes (if you consider it so). Please watch it ... Read Full »