The treatment of giant hairy naevi by dermabrasion in the first few weeks of life. Case reports.
A method for treating congenital giant naevi in the first few weeks of life by mechanical dermabrasion is described. From reports in the literature and from our 2 cases it would seem that this is a very effective method for removing pigmentation early in life. The cosmetic deformity of these lesions is eradicated and their malignant potential possibly minimized.
D003869:Dermabrasion; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery