Nevus o lunares

Los lunares, o nevos, son parches pigmentados comunes. Por lo general aparecen durante la infancia o la adolescencia sin causa conocida, crecen con el paciente y tienden a oscurecerse. Por lo general, no causan complicaciones, pero es importante que un dermatólogo lo compruebe para descartar posible melanoma.

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