title: Halo dermatitis around a melanocytic naevus: Meyerson's naevus.
abstract: A case of halo dermatitis (eczema) around a pigmented naevus is reported. This appears to be a not uncommon condition which is not described in major dermatology textbooks. The relevant literature is reviewed, and the eponym 'Meyerson's naevus' is suggested.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Auckland Hospital, New Zealand.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Nicholls
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000473:pathology*; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*; D013577:Syndrome