Dermoscopic findings of nevus of ota

Abstract

To the Editor, Nevus of Ota, also known as oculodermal melanocytosis, is characterized by a macular pigmentation usually localized on the forehead and periocular region. It typically shows a dermatomal distribution and the dermatomes of the first two branches of trigeminal nerve are typically involved (1,2). The diagnosis is usually based on the clinical appearance. In some cases, however, histopathological examination may be necessary. Dermoscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic tool enhancing the diagnostic accuracy in many dermatological diseases including both pigmented and non-pigmented ones. There is a comprehensive literature about the dermoscopic characteristics of many pigmented lesions, however, no data regarding the dermoscopic features of nevus of Ota exists in the relevant literature except for a single case report (3). Herein, we aimed to describe dermoscopic features of the lesions having a clinicopathological diagnosis of nevus of Ota....