Dermoscopy of Spitz naevi in children

Spitz naevi can be one of the more challenging lesions to manage in children. They often appear suddenly, grow quickly, and can look alarming to both clinicians and parents.

However, many of these lesions have recognisable dermoscopic patterns and a predictable natural evolution.

In this next instalment of our series on skin tumours by age and body location, Dr Gabriella Brancaccio turns the focus to children and the management of Spitz naevi.

In the video below, Dr Brancaccio covers:

• The key dermoscopic patterns associated with Spitz naevi
• How these lesions can evolve over time
• Why rapid growth does not always mean excision
• The role of follow-up in paediatric patients

She also discusses a common real-world challenge: managing parental concern while making evidence-based decisions about treatment.

Watch the full video

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Dr Gabriella Brancaccio

Dr Gabriella Brancaccio is a doctor of medicine at Dermatology Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” (University of Campania) in Naples, Italy. She is on the Executive Board of the International Dermoscopy Society as part of the Scientific Project Committee.

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