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Melanocytic nevi in very young children: the role of phenotype, sun exposure, and sun protection.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - 1 Jan 2005

Whiteman David C, Brown Robyn M, Purdie David M, Hughes Maria-Celia

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BACKGROUND: Melanocytic nevi are strongly associated with cutaneous melanoma, yet little is known about factors influencing nevus development in the first years of life. OBJECTIVE: We sought to identify phenotypic and environmental factors associated with nevus counts in very young children. METHODS: In a cluster prevalence survey, full body nevus counts and phenotypic assessments were conducted on 193 children...

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PMID: 15627079
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2004.07.053

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