Dermatology | Melanocytic Nevi & Melanoma

🍐 In this episode of PodBites, Joudy Bunian and Salma Nusair guide you through melanocytic lesions — from harmless moles to malignant melanoma — using clinical patterns, classic rules, and exam-defining clues.

🎙️ Tune in to explore:

• Melanocytes, pigment lesions, and the epidermal melanin unit

• Benign melanocytic nevi and their life cycle

• Congenital and dysplastic nevi and melanoma risk

• The ABCDE rule for melanoma detection

• Melanoma subtypes and growth patterns

• Key prognostic factors like Breslow depth

• Early excision, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy basics

🌟 A structured, high-yield guide to spotting dangerous moles early and understanding melanoma with confidence.