22/04/2014
Atypical moles (also known as dysplastic nevi) do not look like ordinary moles. They may have some or all of the following characteristics:
- Larger than average (5mm-15mm)
- Irregular or indistinct borders
- Color is variable throughout and may be pink, brown and/or black
- Surface may be bumpy or smooth
- May resemble a fried egg, with a raised center of darker pigmentation surrounded by a flat, lighter area
Learn more about dysplastic nevi at: http://www.aimatmelanoma.org/en/aim-for-answers/risk-factors/moles.html