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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

• Fast Facts

  1. Also known as Clark's nevi.The Skin Site: Atypical Moles
  2. Biopsied when surgically removedVisualDxHealth: Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
  3. One in 10 Americans has at least oneAmerican Osteopathic College of Dermatology (AOCD): Atypical Mole
  4. Multiple atypical moles are a risk factor for melanomaMedDerm: Atypical Moles
  5. 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?

• 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

• Melanoma Risk Factors

  1. Multiple atypical moles
  2. Family history
  3. Atypical moles with microscopic featuresAmerican Academy of Dermatology: Ask the Dermatologists: Increased Risk of Melanoma

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have an atypical mole, please consult your doctor.

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