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==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
*According to the American cancer society risk factors for melanocytic nevi are the following:<ref name="urlRisk Factors for Melanoma Skin Cancer">{{cite web |url=https://www.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html |title=Risk Factors for Melanoma Skin Cancer |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref> | |||
**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 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Qurrat-ul-ain Abid, M.D.[2]
Overview
Most important risk factor for melanocytic nevus is sunlight however, genetic predisposition is an important factor as well.
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