Their shape can be round or oval. Their size can range from barely visible to quite large areas. They may form a raised bump on the skin or they may be flat They may or may not have hairs. Dysplastic Nevi are atypical or abnormal moles that look different than normal moles. Studies show that around 1 in 10 people have at least one dysplastic nevi mole on their body.
Recent studies reveal that dysplastic nevi are more likely to turn into melanoma than normal moles.
Not everyone that has dysplastic nevi gets melanoma. Most moles, both normal and dyplastic nevi never turn cancerous. However, because that possibility exists, all types of moles deserve careful examination for changes. The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute recommends seeing a doctor immediately if you notice changes in the size, shape or color of any mole or if it bleeds or becomes painful. May appear anywhere on the body, but most frequently found on back, chest, buttock, breast and scalp.