Repeated equally effective suberythemogenic exposures to ultraviolet (UV)A1 or narrowband UVB induce similar changes of the dermoscopic pattern of acquired melanocytic nevi that can be prevented by high-protection UVA-UVB sunscreens

Manganoni, Ausilia Maria; Tucci, G; Venturini, Marina; Farisoglio, Camillo; Calzavara‐Pinton, Piergiacomo

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2007.12.010

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“…Manganoni et al. 3 found that 20 naevi exposed to either NB‐UVB or UVA1 showed increased size, increased pigment network, overall colour darkening, formation of focal branched streaks and an increased number and size of brown dots and globules. Kilinc Karaarslan et al.…”

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Effect of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy on melanocytic naevi

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Oakley

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et al. 2013

British Journal of Dermatology

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“…Melanocytic naevi are known to undergo morphological changes following exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation 1–4 . These changes may result in otherwise benign naevi being unnecessarily excised.…”

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Effect of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy on melanocytic naevi

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Oakley

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et al. 2013

British Journal of Dermatology

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“…[47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][85][86][87] Because these changes generally reverse themselves 1 to 3 months after discontinuation of UV exposure, reexamination should be scheduled for that time.…”

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Using Dermoscopic Criteria and Patient-Related Factors for the Management of Pigmented Melanocytic Nevi

Zalaudek

Docimo

Argenziano³

2009

Arch Dermatol

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Objective: To review recent dermoscopy studies that provide new insights into the evolution of nevi and their patterns of pigmentation as they contribute to the diagnosis of nevi and the management of pigmented melanocytic nevi. Data Sources: Data for this article were identified by searching the English and German literature by Medline and Journals@Ovid search for the period 1950 to January 2009. Study Selection: The following relevant terms were used: dermoscopy, dermatoscopy, epiluminescence microscopy (ELM), surface microscopy, digital dermoscopy, digital dermatoscopy, digital epiluminescence microscopy, digital surface microscopy, melanocytic skin lesion, nevi, and pigmented skin lesions. There were no exclusion criteria. Data Synthesis: The dermoscopic diagnosis of nevi relies on the following 4 criteria (each of which is characterized by 4 variables): (1) color (black, brown, gray, and blue); (2) pattern (globular, reticular, starburst, and homogeneous blue pattern); (3) pigment distribution (multifocal, central, eccentric, and uniform); and (4) special sites (face, acral areas, nail, and mucosa). In addition, the following 6 factors related to the patient might influence the pattern of pigmentation of the individual nevi: age, skin type, history of melanoma, UV exposure, pregnancy, and growth dynamics. Conclusions: The 4×4×6 “rule” may help clinicians remember the basic dermoscopic criteria of nevi and the patient-related factors influencing their patterns. Dermoscopy is a useful technique for diagnosing melanocytic nevi, but the clinician should take additional factors into consideration to optimize the management of cases of pigmented lesions.

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“…22,23 Irrespective of these data, many clinicians including dermatologists continue viewing nevi as important precursors of melanoma. Yet, several authors reported on significant, albeit transient and reversible clinical, histopathological and immunohistochemical alterations among nevi after UV-exposure; [24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] and although no study ever demonstrated a link between UV-exposure and increased risk of malignant transformation of nevi, some of these data may have lead to uncertainties among clinicians about the true carcinogenic effects of sun exposure on nevi. Additionally, cosmetic companies increasingly promote the application of sunscreen sticks on limited skin areas such as lips, ears, scars and also nevi.…”

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