Poliosis overlying a nevus with blue nevus features

Poliosis is a localized patch of gray or white hair. Because it can be seen with a variety of disorders and drugs, a full history and exam is indicated. Additionally, it can be associated with underlying benign and malignant tumors, necessitating histological identification. We review the lesions th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Dermatology online journal 2008-02, Vol.14 (2), p.20-20
Hauptverfasser: Young, Lorraine C, Van Dyke, Gregory S, Lipton, Shira, Binder, Scott W
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Zusammenfassung:Poliosis is a localized patch of gray or white hair. Because it can be seen with a variety of disorders and drugs, a full history and exam is indicated. Additionally, it can be associated with underlying benign and malignant tumors, necessitating histological identification. We review the lesions that are reported with poliosis. In addition, we will report a case of poliosis overlying an intradermal nevus with congenital as well as blue nevus features. To the best of our knowledge, blue nevus features associated with poliosis have not been previously described.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D36JT37011