What is congenital melanocytic nevus?
Congenital melanocytic nevus is commonly known as a birthmark or mole. It is a cluster of pigmented cells; the size and color of the birthmark should be watched for any changes over time that could indicate possible skin cancer (melanoma). These may occur anywhere on the body,e.g. skin, tongue, eye.
How do members experience congenital melanocytic nevus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with congenital melanocytic nevus*
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Top treatments taken by people for congenital melanocytic nevus*
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Who has congenital melanocytic nevus on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 5 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 8 |
Talk to people with congenital melanocytic nevus
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