Friday, May 4, 2007

Normal mole vs. Dysplastic nevi

Normal Moles Vs. Dysplastic Nevi
The average young adult has about 25 normal moles or growths. Generally, normal moles have the following characteristics:
Shape: symmetrical, round, or oval
Border: regular, sharp, and well-defined
Color: usually tan, brown, or skin color
Diameter: usually 6 mm (1/4 inch) or smaller — about the size of a pencil eraser
Location: often concentrated on sun-exposed areas, such as the face, trunk, arms and legs.
Onset: most often during early childhood through ages 35 - 40
Uniformity: resemble one another

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