Congenital hairy nevus - denotes a surface with a pigmented lesion present at birth.

Congenital hairy nevus - Signs, symptoms and causes

- Giant congenital nevi potential to become malignant is significant and an important consideration in the treatment and control of these clinical entities. Multiple studies have attempted to elucidate the cumulative risk of developing cutaneous melanoma in patients with congenital nevi. Malignancy should be suspected in increasing focal nevus, pain, bleeding, or itching significant pigmentation.

Congenital hairy nevus - Treatment

Treatment of patients with congenital nevi depends on lesion size, location and the prognosis of becoming malignant. Surgical excision remains the main therapy, besides adjuvant may also apply treatments include chemical peeling, dermabrasion, laser.