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Dysplastic nevi, or atypical moles, are more likely than ordinary moles to develop into a type of skin cancer called melanoma. Because of this, moles should be checked regularly by a doctor, especially if they look unusual; grow larger; or change in color, outline, or in any other way.

5 Great Resources on Dysplastic Nevi

• National Cancer Institute (NCI): What You Need to Know About Moles and Dysplastic Nevi
• Skin Cancer Foundation: Dysplastic Nevi (Atypical Moles)
• Skin Cancer Info: Atypical Mole = Dysplastic Nevus
• eMedicine: Atypical Mole (Dysplastic Nevus)
• Postgraduate Medicine Online: The dangers of atypical mole (dysplastic nevus) syndrome

Latest Headlines on Dysplastic Nevi

• More Dysplastic Nevi News from Topix

Other Important Resources on Dysplastic Nevi

• Wikipedia: Dysplastic nevus
• Skin Site: Atypical Moles
• Dermatology Channel: Dysplastic Nevus
• DermNet NZ: Atypical naevi
• eMedicineHealth: Skin Cancer: Dysplastic Nevi
• Loyola University Medical Education Network: Dysplastic nevus
• BC Cancer Agency: Dysplastic (Atypical) Nevus
• Skin Care Guide: Dysplastic nevi
• MedicineNet: Melanoma: Dysplastic nevi
• Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology: Dysplastic nevus syndrome (DNS)
• DermIS: Hereditary Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome
• Melanoma Research Project: Dysplastic Nevi

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Dysplastic Nevi

• Empowered Hospital: Dyplastic Nevus
• Cancer Survivors Network: Melanoma Level 4 Survivor
• MedHelp: Dysplastic Nevi Q&A

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Dysplastic Nevi

• The Cancer Forums: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Forum
• HealthBoards: Skin Cancer Message Board | Skin Problems Message Board
• eHealth Forum: Skin Cancer Forum | Acne and Skin Disorders Forum

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Dysplastic Nevi

• PubMed: Dysplastic Nevi Articles
• JAMA: Dysplastic Nevi Articles
• Google Scholar: Dysplastic Nevi Articles
• Archives of Dermatology: Dysplastic Nevi Articles

Clinical Trials on Dysplastic Nevi

• ClinicalTrials.gov: : Dysplastic Nevi Studies
• CenterWatch: : Dysplastic Nevi Studies

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