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Dysplastic Nevus

A dysplastic nevus, (or naevus; pl. nevi or naevi) is an atypical melanocytic nevus; a mole whose appearance is different from that of common moles. Dysplastic nevi are generally larger than ordinary moles and have irregular and indistinct borders. Their color frequently is not uniform and ranges from pink to dark brown; they usually are flat, but parts may be raised above the skin surface. Dysplastic nevi can be found anywhere, but are most common on the trunk in men, and on the calves in women. In 1992, the NIH recommended that the term “dysplastic nevus” be avoided in favor of more descriptive language.

Even with today’s skin care advances, we are still in the very early stages of a medical breakthrough. In the future, we can expect see biotechnology such as recombinant DNA and stem cell/gene therapies change the face of skin care as we know it. Until that time, the consumer is being bombarded with “new” skin care products, daily. In the world of dermatology, the treatment options are as varied and complex as skin conditions themselves.

This site is all about helping the consumer, and the medical professional find the products and information on procedures that work for varied medical skin care needs. Some of the references and articles posted here will come directly from dermatologists and skin care professionals themselves. Other postings will be sourced from popular medical journals or other valid sources regarding today’s skin care treatment options and new scientific discoveries as well as breakthrough procedures. We discuses what’s hot on the market and why, what’s worth your time and money and what is not, and what you should know before undertaking any kind of surgical or invasive procedure.

Along the way, Dysplastic Nevus will also serve as a complete reference library for all topics related to general skin care and outpatient procedures; including dysplastic nevus , seborrheic keratosis, warts, horn pearls, medical skincare, medical skin treatments, dermatofibroma, verruca, skin lesions, moles, nevi, skin treatments and skin conditions in the field of dermatology.

The goal of this site is to bring information to you on the latest technologies and innovations for effective skin care and to inform you about the new treatments that may still be in the test stages or are newly developed. Any surgeon will tell you - it is not possible to re-create youth with surgery. But scientific studies today are proving what was once thought impossible - that the quality of normal skin growth could be altered with a topical treatment. With better formulations and increasing awareness of how the skin  reacts at the molecular level, we can improve our chances of keeping our skin youthful and healthy longer than ever before.

We strive to provide accurate, verified information about moles, skin tags and benign skin growths. Although we ensure that the information we provide is accurate, our website is not a substitute for professional care, nor do we provide medical advice. Please consult your Physician before proceeding with any treatment for any health conditions or skin disorders.