Rapid growth and slow involution of Reed nevus in a long-term dermoscopic follow-up

Abstract

We describe the rapid growth of a Reed nevus followed by its slow involution and present dermoscopic follow-up images. The child was monitored for 10 years (from age 3 to 13 years) by digital dermoscopy.

The Reed nevus completely lost its typical dermoscopic arrangement (starburst pattern) with involution and distinct changed in dermoscopic pattern.

Keywords

• dermoscopy, follow-up
• malignant melanoma
• Reed nevus