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Moles - Comparison
Moles are very common on the human body, and very rarely become cancer.
Abnormal moles, or Dyplastic Nevi are not necessarily cancer, but precancerous legions.
The differences between the two are as follows:
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| Normal Moles | Dyplastic Nevi |
|---|---|
| Approximately 10-40 exist on the body | 100 or more usually exist on the body |
| Can be flat or raised, and can raise over time | Can be flat or raised |
| Smooth surfaced | Smooth or rough surfaced |
| Round or oval | Irregularly shaped with notched or fading borders |
| Smaller than 1/4th of an inch | Larger than 1/4th of an inch |
| Pink, tan, brown, or skin tone in color | Mixed colors of pink, red, tan, and brown |
| Look similar to each other | Irregular or different from normal |