What is a congenital nevus?
A congenital nevus is a type of pigmented skin birthmark. • What is a giant nevus and what are the different options for treatment? A giant nevus is an abnormal growth of a mole on any part of the body. The size of the giant mole varies a lot. The treatment for a giant mole is determined by size and location. Different plastic surgical techniques are employed for lesions involving the face versus the scalp versus the arm or trunk of the body. • Why should a congenital nevus be surgically removed? Some types of congenital nevi will continue to grow abnormally as the child grows older. It is easier to surgically remove a pigmented skin lesion when it is small. It is much more difficult to remove when the size is larger. • Is laser an option to treat a congenital nevus? Laser is usually not a good option for a nevus. The nevus usually is located in the deeper part of the skin. Therefore, surgical removal is recommended to avoid recurrence of the nevus. Other • Do you treat problems other
