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Halo naevus

Halo naevus


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What is a halo naevus?

A halo naevus (US spelling, nevus) is an otherwise normal mole with a white ring, or halo, around it. The central dark brown naevus fades from dark brown to light brown to pink, eventually disappearing completely.

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