melanotic macules on skin Labial in atopic dermatitis. (a) Multiple macular Pathology Outlines - Melanotic macule
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[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 226.Zhao J., Wang Z.W., Shen G., Hu D., Zhong Y., Ye C., Wang J.J

The are spherical cellular organelles, primarily consisting of two hydrophobic core lipids, triacylglycerol (TAG) and cholesterol ester (CE), enclosed by a phospholipid monolayer and serving as the primary storage site for neutral lipids in neurons, glia cells, and other cells within the CNS (cerebral nervous system) [3, 4]

Such lesions will tend to still be the ugly duckling when compared to others in terms of either appearance, size, or the fact that they show signs of sustained growth in comparison to the person's other lesions Given the complexity of assessing melanocytic lesions dermoscopically, the dermoscopic examination of melanocytic lesions should only be undertaken by those who manage skin lesions on a regular basis and who have had appropriate training

On the other hand, lips that have darkened over time due to smoking, dehydration, sun exposure, dryness, or excessive lip licking may improve with proper care

Careful assessment is required to decide whether oral pigmented lesions should be monitored or referred to a specialist for further investigation and treatment
