Melanocytic nevus risk factors
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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