A Series of Halo Congenital Nevi

Authors

  • Christina Stefanaki First Dermatology Clinic, Andreas Sygros University Skin Hospital, Athens, Greece
  • Eythymia Sourra First Dermatology Clinic, Andreas Sygros University Skin Hospital, Athens, Greece
  • Christina Chloridou First Dermatology Clinic, Andreas Sygros University Skin Hospital, Athens, Greece
  • Alexander Stratigos First Dermatology Clinic, Andreas Sygros University Skin Hospital, Athens, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v105.44608

Keywords:

congenital melanocytic naevi, Vitiligo, halo nevus

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Published

2025-10-30

How to Cite

Stefanaki, C., Sourra, E., Chloridou, C., & Stratigos, A. (2025). A Series of Halo Congenital Nevi. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 105, adv44608. https://doi.org/10.2340/actadv.v105.44608

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Research letter