Tag: Nevus

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Macro shot of forearm skin with fine hairs and a small dark mole, showing what to check when looking for melanoma

Melanoma: what it is, what it looks like, and how it differs from a mole

Melanoma is a malignant tumor arising from the pigment cells of the skin. We explain what it looks like, how it differs from a mole, and which changes require a visit to a doctor.

Dermatology · 3 min · updated November 1, 2026

Close-up of skin on a hand with a small dark mole, one worth tracking with the ABCDE rule

Moles and the ABCDE rule: which changes need a check-up

A normal mole has an even edge and a single color. How to read ABCDE, what changes in melanoma, and when a spot should be shown to a doctor.

Dermatology · 3 min · updated October 31, 2026