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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Benign melanocytic skin nevus
  1. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... which are called congenital nevi, are almost always benign. Rarely, a very large mole, called a giant congenital melanocytic nevus , is present at birth. In rare cases, the most serious type of skin cancer (called melanoma ) may develop in this type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/moles - Genetics
  2. Birthmarks: Signs and Symptoms (American Academy of Dermatology)  
    Birthmarks/Specifics ... Birthmarks ... Learn about the signs and symptoms of different kinds birthmarks. ... American Academy of Dermatology
    https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/birthmarks-symptoms?NoAds - External Health Links
  3. Risk Factors for Melanoma Skin Cancer (American Cancer Society)  
    Melanoma/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Melanoma ... American Cancer Society ... Learn about the risk factors for melanoma skin cancer such as UV exposure from sunlight ...
    https://www.cancer.org/.../causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html - External Health Links