Most nevus are less than 6 mm deep although they may be less deep or a bit deeper depending on the type of a nevus.
If you cut a nevus it can lead to infection, bleeding and a permanent scar.
Cutting a nevus or mole should only be done by a doctor as cutting the nevus without sterile equipment can lead to infection and also disfigure the skin and leave a scar.
A nevus should be removed if the nevus also known as a mole changes in color, shape or size as it could possibly be a sign of skin cancer.
The reason you have a nevus is a result of the melanocytes which are the cells which produce melanin, group together in the skin.
The nevus also known as moles often appear as small, dark brown spots which are caused by the clusters of pigment forming cells that are called melanocytes.
Most people have between 10 to 45 nevus or moles which show up during childhood and during the teenage years.
A skin nevus looks like a small, smooth and round or oval growth with a distinct edge which is usually pink, tan or brown and often the size of a pencil eraser although they are sometimes smaller.
A nevus is also known as a common mole and is a small growth on your skin which usually is tan, pink or brown with a distinct edge.
Dysplastic nevus are often large and don't have an oval shape or round shape or have a distinct edge and it might have a mixture of brown shades, tan shades or pink shades.
A nevus is not serious and is often benign or non cancerous and does not require treatment.
Nevus is also known as a mole and are mostly harmless.
However a small percentage of nevus or melanocytic nevi may develop a melanoma within them.
The majority of nevus are non cancerous and not serious.
However if the nevus changes in shape, color, size or border you should see your doctor or a dermatologist.
The signs that the nevus could be cancerous include.
Redness or a new swelling beyond the border of the mole.
A change in sensation, such as itchiness, tenderness, or pain.
Change in the surface of a mole like scaliness, oozing, bleeding, or the appearance of a lump or bump.
Congenital moles will need to be monitored for skin cancer.
Some may also be removed for cosmetic or functional reasons, especially when the placement of a mole causes emotional distress for a child.
Surgical excision remains the standard treatment for removing a congenital nevus.