Melanocytic nevi are classified according to histology:
Junctional nevus: Usually a macule or thinly raised papule with well-circumscribed borders and
homogeneous brown to black pigment. Cells are located in the dermoepidermal junction.
Compound nevus: A raised papule, brown or tan and often lighter than a junctional nevus.
Pigmentation and border are even, and cells are at the dermoepidermal junction/upper dermis.
(Intra-) Dermal nevus: Also a papule, usually domeshaped, pedunculated or warty-surfaced. Cells are in
the dermis. Color is brown or even flesh-like, since melanin is often lacking.
Junctional nevus: Usually a macule or thinly raised papule with well-circumscribed borders and
homogeneous brown to black pigment. Cells are located in the dermoepidermal junction.
Compound nevus: A raised papule, brown or tan and often lighter than a junctional nevus.
Pigmentation and border are even, and cells are at the dermoepidermal junction/upper dermis.
(Intra-) Dermal nevus: Also a papule, usually domeshaped, pedunculated or warty-surfaced. Cells are in
the dermis. Color is brown or even flesh-like, since melanin is often lacking.