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Melanocytic nevus risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Most important risk factor for melanocytic nevus is sunlight however, genetic predisposition is an important factor as well.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- According to the American cancer society risk factors for melanocytic nevi are the following:[1]
- Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays.
- Genetic factors such as Dysplastic nevus syndrome (also known as familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome, or FAMMM.
- Fair skin, freckling, and light hair.
- Family history of melanoma.
- Personal history of melanoma or other skin cancers.
- Having a weakened immune system.
- Olde age
- Male gender
- Xeroderma pigmentosum
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qurrat-ul-ain Abid, M.D.[2]