Histopathological Findings of a Melanocytic Nevus A melanocytic nevus is a benign proliferation of melanocytes. Under the microscope, typical features include: Nests or clusters of uniform melanocytes located at the dermoepidermal junction, Anne Marie van Geloven Anne Marie van Geloven Blog Frontiers Differential immune responses in new and old fruit fly parasitoid associations: Implications for their management Innate Immunity in Insects: The Lights and Shadows of Phenoloxidase System Activation An acral nevus is a benign melanocytic lesion found on the palms and soles. Dermoscopically, it most commonly shows the parallel furrow pattern, where pigmentation follows the furrows of the skin markings.