Poliosis overlying a nevus with blue nevus features

Dermatol Online J. 2008 Feb 28;14(2):20.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Hair Color*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / complications*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / congenital
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Melanocytes / pathology
  • Nevus, Blue / complications*
  • Nevus, Blue / congenital
  • Nevus, Blue / pathology
  • Pigmentation Disorders / etiology*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / pathology
  • Scalp / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / congenital
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology