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Is Birth Mark On Skin A Cause For Concern?
Question: Hi ive had this birth mark ever since i was a kid. It hasnt changed at all. Do i need to get it checked?
Brief Answer:
Seems like a dysplastic nevus
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr.Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have read your question and I have also reviewed the Image.
This looks like a dysplastic nevus. It has different shades of brown (tan to dark brown). I would suggest a dermoscopic examination or a skin biopsy, specially if it is more than 5mm in size and has a raised component in center and specially so if it looks different from the rest of moles/nevi on your body.
Regards
Seems like a dysplastic nevus
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr.Kakkar (Dermatologist). I have read your question and I have also reviewed the Image.
This looks like a dysplastic nevus. It has different shades of brown (tan to dark brown). I would suggest a dermoscopic examination or a skin biopsy, specially if it is more than 5mm in size and has a raised component in center and specially so if it looks different from the rest of moles/nevi on your body.
Regards
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