melanocytic nevus

Dermal Nevus: Understanding Your Pathology Report

A dermal nevus is a very common, noncancerous (benign) skin growth made up of cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells in the skin that make melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. The word “dermal” describes where these cells sit: in a dermal nevus, the melanocytes are found only in the dermis, the …
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Junctional Nevus: Understanding Your Pathology Report

A junctional nevus is a common, noncancerous (benign) skin growth made up of cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells in the skin that make melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. The word “junctional” describes where these cells sit: at the junction between the two main layers of the skin, the epidermis (the …
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