Large or prominent nevi that affect the appearance and self-esteem may be covered with special cosmetics. Nevi may be removed surgically if they affect the appearance or if they have an increased cancer risk. Congenital nevi have an increased cancer risk and should be examined. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if any change occurs in color, size, or texture of a nevus or other skin lesion . Call for an appointment with your health care provider if there is development of pain, inflammation, ulceration, bleeding or itching of a congenital nevus or other skin lesion, or if questions or concerns develop.
Actinomycosis is an infection that has a tendency to infect the face, as seen here on the lower jaw.
Infection can produce large abscesses that may break through to the skin and form draining sinuses.