Moles

Halo naevi
Occasionally the skin surrounding a small mole becomes lighter and the central mole becomes pale. Most halo naevi are benign. But some people may have an increased risk of developing the skin disorder, vitiligo. Patients with malignant melanoma may, very rarely, develop halo naevi.

Blue naevus
This deep-seated mole appears blue. It is very common in some West Indian infants but is only rarely of any significance.

Juvenile melanoma (Spitz naevus)
In this condition, the pigment cells form a benign tumour, which is usually a pink-brown colour. Although similar to melanoma, the outlook following treatment is good.

Common misconceptions
It is not true that moles on the soles of the feet or hairy moles are more likely to become malignant (cancerous).

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