The Combined
Nevus.
A combination of two types of mole
A combination of two types of mole
If you have a combined nevus, you may think it looks a little strange. This benign mole is a blue nevus combined with a normal brown mole (nevus), and is made up of these two different types of cells.
Your combined nevus may look like two moles in one – with the blue nevus and the brown nevus.
As with most moles, anyone can have a combined nevus. However, this doesn’t mean you can ignore these moles. They can look a lot like melanoma, so make sure your doctor checks them out as soon as possible.
Combined moles are fairly distinctive, and chances are that you know if you have one. Some of their common features include:
Some signs that your combined mole may be dangerous include:
In these cases, your doctor will probably have to perform a biopsy.
Gallery of combined nevus
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What is the significance of a combined nevus?
A combined nevus is usually harmless. However, they can look a lot like melanoma. If you’re concerned, make sure that you see a trained and experienced skin doctor. They will be able to make a more accurate diagnosis of this mole with a skin exam and you may be able to skip having a biopsy.
When you get your combined mole assessed, the outcome will be one of three:
When is a biopsy required?
While these moles are harmless, the possibility of melanoma is in the back of your mind.
Biopsy is required when a combined mole has any feature of melanoma. For example, if you have a mole with an off-centre blue area or dermoscopic chaos in the lesion, or are an adult over 40 who suddenly grows this type of mole, then a biopsy may be needed.
Always consult with your doctor for accurate medical advice.
A type of mole of which there are many different types.
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