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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007;161(5):472.

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Denouement and Discussion: Meyerson Phenomenon Within a Congenital Melanocytic Nevus

The Meyerson phenomenon refers to a localized eczematous eruption that has been most commonly described in association with acquired melanocytic nevi (Figure 2); such a lesion may be referred to as a Meyerson nevus.^1-2 The terms halo dermatitis and halo eczema are also frequently used to describe such nevi.^2-3 A halo nevus, however, is a different entity and refers clinically to a nevus that is surrounded by a rim of hypopigmentation. Halo nevi may eventuate in complete disappearance of the associated pigmented lesion, whereas this is not seen with Meyerson nevi.

Figure appears in full text version. Figure 2. Erythematous scaly plaque with minimal crust surrounding an acquired melanocytic nevus.

The Meyerson phenomenon within nevi is not frequently described in dermatology textbooks, though the incidence is likely not rare. Such lesions are most frequently described in otherwise healthy young adult men and demonstrate a predilection for the trunk and proximal extremities.⁴ Published accounts of . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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