Spitz nevus is an uncommon type of mole known as a melanocytic nevus. It is a benign tumor that occurs mainly in children and fair-skinned individuals. They appear as reddish-brown papules or nodules that usually appear on the face or limbs. If the lesion's structure is not uniform, it is generally excised.
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I had a pink spot growing over the course of six days. Can it be nodular melanoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I am worried about nodular melanoma. I had a pink spot growing quickly over the course of just six days, which appeared last week, and I had it excised yesterday. It was slightly elevated and had dotted vessels as far as I could tell from my pictures. Two years ago, I had a Spitz nevus... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is the lesion itchy or has a tingling sensation? Does it burn? Is it painful or a painless lesion? Are the lesions tender on touch? Do you have any fever? Do you have a family history of skin cancer? How many similar lesions are there? Are they present since birth? D... Read Full »
What is spitz nevus, and how is it treated?
Query: Hi doctor, My 7-year-old child has a spitz nevus on the left thigh. I removed it last year, and it recurred a few months after removal. A purple spot was causing pain, I thought it was scar tissue, but after persistent pain and purple spot, it came back this month, after a year. So removal has bee... Read Full »
Answer: Hello doctor, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please tell me when it appeared, is it since birth? Is there any change in shape or size, or diameters noticed? Is there itchy surrounding skin, or is it oozy? Kindly attach a clinical picture to assess the lesion and arrive at a conclusion. Read Full »
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