👉 Melanocytic nevi, a type of skin cancer, are often named "melanolecia" due to their characteristic appearance and location on the body, particularly on the face and neck. These lesions primarily occur in people with an inherited mutation that affects melanocytes (cells responsible for producing pigments) but can also be caused by environmental factors such as radiation or exposure to certain chemicals. The specific cause of these skin changes is not fully understood, but they are thought to be related to