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. 2018 Jan 31;8(1):66-67.
doi: 10.5826/dpc.0801a16. eCollection 2018 Jan.

Eruptive nevi after burn injury

Ali Tareen  1 , Kristine Pallesen  1 , Tine Vestergaard  1
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Eruptive nevi after burn injury

Ali Tareen et al. Dermatol Pract Concept. .

Abstract

Eruptive melanocytic nevi (EMN) is an unusual phenomenon characterized by the abrupt development of multiple melanocytic nevi over weeks to months in association with an underlying trigger. The underlying mechanisms are not fully understood, however, they have been associated with a variety of conditions. EMN is relatively uncommon and might be underreported due to the absence of close monitoring, insufficient recognition, and the presumed benign course of the condition. We describe the first case report of acral EMN associated with a burn wound on a 2-year-old child. Familiarity is important to differentiate EMN from neoplasms.

Keywords: EMN; burn injury; eruptive nevi; traumatic nevi.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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Figure 1
Eruptive nevi on the palm 6 months after burn injury. [Copyright: ©2018 Tareen et al.]
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Figure 2
Dermoscopic view of eruptive nevi on the palm after burn injury. [Copyright: ©2018 Tareen et al.]
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