What is Clarks Nevus?
I’m not a dermatologist, but I can tell you what it is. The medical term for a mole is a nevus- nevi in plural form. A Clark’s Nevus is a mole that is likely to become cancerous, that is already showing changes to will eventually most likely become cancer. As a rule, it’s treated by removing the mole in question. They are associated with a lot of sun exposure, and are not all that uncommon among folks who tan a lot, or who work outside extensively. They do tend to run in families, so if you have a family member who’s been diagnosed with one, you should take special care to watch any moles you happen to have. You would also want to be conscientious about wearing a sunscreen all the time, and limiting your time outside in the sunlight. One Clark’s Nevus, or even several is not of itself fatal, as long as the offending moles are removed entirely. It’s not cancer, it’s a stage before that. They are usually removed to prevent skin cancer from occuring. The procedure to remove the mole will
