Moles on the Skin and Lining of the Mouth

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Moles on the skin and lining of the mouth

• Nevus (sebaceous nevus, pigmented cell nevus, nevus of Ota, epidermal nevus)

  Also known as moles, these are clumps of pigmented (colored) cells. The condition is often present at birth, and is nearly always harmless.

• Subungual bleeding

  This is a purplish discoloration of the nails as a result from bleeding under the nail. This is caused by direct trauma.

• Pityriasis versicolor

  This is a common fungal infection that causes discolored patches, often on the chest, back, arms and neck. It is due to an overgrowth of a type of fungus that is found normally on skin. It most frequently affects young adults and teens, and in hot and humid climates.

• Malassezia infection
• Genital rashes
• Lichen simplex chronicus
• Purpura pigmentosa
• Pityriasis rubra pilaris

• Chloasma

• Psoriasis (except for pustular psoriasis)