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Although usually benign, uncommon moles are worth your attention
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Although usually benign, uncommon moles are worth your attention
Wednesday 1 September 2021, 12:10 AM

Following her article on common melanocytic naevi in the 12 May issue, dermatologist Amanda Oakley discusses the not-so-common, yet still benign, moles you may come across in the clinic
Key Points, Melanocytic naevi generally arise in childhood, when melanoma is rare.
Several uncommon naevi appear as “ugly ducklings”, yet are harmless.
Lesion, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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