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Melanoma vs. Dysplastic Nevi: How to Tell them Apart to Save your Life

Nov 30, 2020

Melanoma vs. Dysplastic Nevi: How to Tell them Apart to Save your Life

Skin cancer has always seemed like something so far-fetched and not so life-threatening, so it’s easy for most of us to just brush it off. This is especially evident in the fact that a lot of people only wear sunscreen when they’re at the beach. That a lot of men also readily take off their shirts when they feel hot is yet another proof that they aren’t very particular with their skin. After all, what can a few harmless moles and sunburn do? This is where the problems lie. Wi

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Can a common mole or a dysplastic nevus become melanoma?

Aug 13, 2020

Can a common mole or a dysplastic nevus become melanoma?

Moles are a normal part of life. Normal adults can have up to 40 harmless, common moles, usually in areas exposed to the sun. That said, they are rarely found on the scalp, breasts, or buttocks. Although moles are often non-cancerous, having over 50 moles may mean an increased risk of developing melanoma. Some kinds also pose a higher risk, though there are some telltale signs that it is time to see a doctor to get checked. Here are some of the things you should watch out for

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