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  • Title: Dermal melanocytosis of the helix.
    Author: Mizuashi M, Suetake T, Aiba S, Tagami H.
    Journal: Pediatr Dermatol; 2010; 27(3):305-6. PubMed ID: 20609156.
    Abstract:
    A 2-year-old Japanese boy had a congenital gray-blue macule involving the right helix along with a few melanotic spots on both sclerae. Histopathology showed dermal melanocytosis. Q-switched alexandrite laser treatment induced a good cosmetic response. This patient shows the overlap between Ota and Ito nevi, and we suggest dermal melanocytosis is better used as a generic term for these unusual pigmentations.
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