Sun-Protection Behavior, Pubertal Development and Menarche: Factors Influencing the Melanocytic Nevi Development-The Results of an Observational Study of 1,512 Children.

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Sun-Protection Behavior, Pubertal Development and Menarche: Factors Influencing the Melanocytic Nevi Development-The Results of an Observational Study of 1,512 Children.

The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Oct 2018

De Giorgi Vincenzo, Gori Alessia, Greco Antonella, Savarese Imma, Alfaioli Barbara, Grazzini Marta, Rossari Susanna, Papi Federica, Scarfi Federica, Janowska Agata, D'Errico Antonietta, Salvati Lorenzo, Covarelli Piero, Gandini Sara

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Observational studies consistently show that melanocytic nevus prevalence increases with age and that phenotypic traits are significantly associated with nevus count in children. An observational study of 1,512 children and adolescents from 2010 to 2013 was conducted. Study dermatologists counted the full body, arm, and facial nevi of each participant. Children and their parents were asked to complete a survey to...

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Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Child
Child Behavior
Child, Preschool
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn

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Italy

Male

Menarche

Nevus, Pigmented

Phenotype

Prevalence

Retrospective Studies

Sex Factors

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PMID: 29614272
DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.02.046

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