Pigmented naevi are essentially pigmented moles.
Understanding Pigmented Naevi
Melanocytic naevi, commonly known as pigmented moles, arise from melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for producing melanin, the dark pigment that gives our skin its color. When melanocytes cluster together, they form naevi, which we see as moles on the skin.
- Melanocytic: Relating to melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells.
- Melanin: The dark pigment responsible for skin color.
- Naevi: The medical term for moles.
In simpler terms, pigmented naevi are just moles formed by clusters of pigment-producing cells in the skin.
