A mole is a common and harmless lump or spot on the skin, consisting mainly of melanocytes (pigment cells). A dermal mole is often soft and raised.
Also known as
Dermal mole, intradermal naevus, intradermal mole, mole, melanocytic naevus, intradermal cellular naevus
Symptoms and signs
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Lump or nodule on the skin, usually soft.
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Surface may be smooth or rough and wart-like. The colour may be the same as the surrounding skin, or brown to dark brown.
Risk factors
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Family history: relatives with many moles
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Prolonged and/or intense sun exposure as a child or teenager
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Immunosupressant medication
Prognosis / outcome
Dermal moles are normal and harmless. They do not develop into skin cancers. Sometimes a raised dermal mole will become dry or irritated or it may be rubbed or scratched. This may cause the mole to become sore, change colour or consistency, or bleed.
Progression
A dermal naevus may form as part of the life cycle of a normal mole. The mole may start as flat and smooth and gradually become raised.
Procedures for
Dermal naevus (mole)
Medications for
Dermal naevus (mole)
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Prevention of
Dermal naevus (mole)
More information
News / blog articles
Recommended web links
Melanocytic naevus
DermNet NZ
Information about multiple different types of naevi (moles), including photos, description, classification
Date accessed:
22 Jul
2021
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Dermal naevus (mole)
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