"Benign pigmented nevi in children | "Tinea nigra palmaris: differentiation from malignant melanoma or junctional nevi" |
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A nevus, or mole, is an area of growth on the skin | How can I tell if I have skin cancer? Moles are much more complex than simply being cancerous or benign bumps on your body |
These types of moles can also darken with age, but not necessarily turn into melanoma.
Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center GARD | "Nevus size and number are associated with telomere length and represent potential markers of a decreased senescence in vivo" |
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Pediatric melanoma, moles, and sun safety | "The risk of cutaneous melanoma in melanocytic nevi" |