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- Also known as Clark's nevi.The Skin Site: Atypical Moles
- Biopsied when surgically removedVisualDxHealth: Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
- One in 10 Americans has at least oneAmerican Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD): Atypical Mole
- Multiple atypical moles are a risk factor for melanomaMedDerm: Atypical Moles
- Can occur anywhere on the skin surface, but mostly commonly found on chest, buttocks, scalp and backDermNetNZ: Atypical Naevi: What Do Atypical Naevi Look Like?
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Atypical Moles, also called Atypical naevi or dysplastic nevi, are different than ordinary moles. They are irregular in shape and have borders with indistinct edges. Atypical moles range in size from 5-15mm and can have either a smooth or a bumpy surface. Their color can be brown, black or pinkish.DermNet NZ: Atypical Naevi
Examining Moles
Changes in the shape, size or color of atypical moles should be noted when doing a self examination.American Academy of Dermatology: Atypical Nevus: Management of Familial Atypical Nevus Syndroms-
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Atypical Mole Questions
Where can you purchase humane mole traps? Is there an environmentally safe product to encourage moles to move? 2 AnswersThis gardening site (http://gardening.yardener.com/YardenersToolshedofProducts/PestAnimalControlProducts/MoleControlProducts) has a list of mole tools (the link... read more
Did you know Mahalo has a mole ? 7 AnswersMahalo-thorities ask that you be on the lookout for this man: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34846546@N00/524667087/ He is considered armed and confused. read more
What causes atypical pneumonia 2 AnswersAtypical pneumonia (also referred to as "walking" pneumonia) pneumonia is caused by certain bacteria -- namely, Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a... read more
Is it dangeous NOT to get rid of a mole? 3 AnswersMost moles are not dangerous, and the removal of a benign mole could lead to scarring which might be more unattractive than the mole itself. Congenital moles a... read more -