Most congenital moles are considered a type of birthmark. When congenital moles are very large and appear on the torso, they are sometimes called a bathing-trunk nevi. (Nevi means mole.) Some experts believe that bathing trunk nevi are caused by problems that occur as a baby develops in the womb. Others think that the tendency to have bathing-trunk nevi is passed along in the genes. It's always wise to have a dermatologist evaluate a congenital mole.
Most congenital moles are considered a type of birthmark. When
congenital moles are very large and appear on the torso, they are
sometimes called a bathing-trunk nevi. (Nevi means mole.) Some
experts believe that bathing trunk nevi are...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Most congenital moles are considered a type of birthmark. When congenital moles are very large and appear on the torso, they are sometimes called a bathing-trunk nevi. (Nevi means mole.) Some experts believe that bathing trunk nevi are caused by problems that occur as a baby develops in the womb. Others think that the tendency to have bathing-trunk nevi is passed along in the genes. It's always wise to have a dermatologist evaluate a congenital mole.
