(D22) Melanocytic naevi
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Diagnosis melanocytic naevi is diagnosed Women are 17.68% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis melanocytic naevi
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis melanocytic naevi
2 004 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease melanocytic naevi - Men aged 10-14 and Women aged 15-19
Disease Features melanocytic naevi
Melanocytic naevi - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - melanocytic naevi
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Examination of the lesion with a dermatoscope
- Biopsy of the lesion
- Histological examination of the lesion
- Immunohistochemical staining
- Ultrasound imaging
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Blood tests
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Regularly monitor the naevus for changes in size, shape, colour and texture.
- Avoid sun exposure and use a sunscreen with a high SPF.
- Regularly apply moisturizers to the affected area.
- Avoid picking, scratching or rubbing the naevus.
- Undergo laser therapy to reduce the size of the naevus.
- Undergo cryotherapy to freeze the naevus.
- Undergo surgical excision to remove the naevus.
Melanocytic naevi - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease melanocytic naevi
Skin pigmentation
(Skin discoloration, Skin color change, Skin tone alteration, Uneven skin color, Skin blotchiness, Skin blemishes, Hyperpigmentation, Hypopigmentation, Melasma, Freckles, Age spots, Vitiligo)
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Skin growth
(Lesion, Bump, Tumor, Tumour, Nodule, Cyst, Growth, Mass, Lump, Papule, Wart)
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