Q. What are the different types of nevus spilus?
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 removed.
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- 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 malignant melanoma.
- You do not have to remove it. Just keep a photographic record of its size.
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