Reticular naevi:

These moles have a regular network that fades towards the edge. They can have muli-focal varients. This is a common pattern in acquired naevi and congential naevi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reticulohomogenous:

A regular peripheral network and central homogenous pale area is a naevus pattern often found in Fitzpatrick skin type I/II. A darker central homogenous pattern is seen in darker skin types.

 

 

Homogenous:

A homogenous pattern can be seen in acquired naevi and congential naevi as well as blue naevi. When homogenous pink pattern beware the amelanotic melanoma.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Globular:

Symmetrical globules throughout the naevus are found in a 'cobblestone' pattern in dermal naevi. Globular patterns are also commonly found in congenital naevus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reticuloglobular:

A regular peripheral network with central globules. When there is a central reticular network with peripheral globules (single layer) then this represents an evolving naevus.