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Increase of melanocytic nevus counts in children during 5 years of follow-up and analysis of associated factors.

Archives of dermatology - 1 Dec 1996

Luther H, Altmeyer P, Garbe C, Ellwanger U, Jahn S, Hoffmann K, Segerling M

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OBJECTIVES: To investigate nevus development in childhood and to examine causative related factors such as pigment phenotype and the role of sun exposure in the development of melanocytic nevi. DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: Nevus counts were performed in kindergarteners (n = 866) before the age of 7 years and again 5 years later (n = 377). Eligible for analysis were 357 children who were examined twice. Possible...

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PMID: 8961877

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