Common acquired nevus - Hair and Scalp
See also in: Overview,External and Internal Eye,Oral Mucosal LesionSynopsis
Nevi typically arise during childhood, adolescence, or very early adulthood and then senesce in later years. During pregnancy, existing nevi may darken and become noticeable to the patient. Compound nevi are more common in individuals with lighter skin phototypes; other forms of nevi (those on palms, soles, conjunctiva, and in the nail bed) are more common in individuals of African and Asian descent.
Codes
D22.9 – Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
400096001 – Melanocytic nevus
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