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Spontaneous Regression Of Divided Nevus Of The Eyelid Evaluated By Dermoscopy : Is It Hypopigmentation After Regression Or Vitiligo, Danang Tri Wahyudi, Izzah Aulia, Aida S. D. Hoemardani, Agassi Suseno Sutarjo

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia

Background: Divided nevus, also known as “kissing nevus,” is a rare form of congenital melanocytic nevus that occurs on opposing margins of upper and lower eyelids. A paucity of literature on this rare anomaly exists, with most being case reports and series. Moreover, regression of this lesion was rarely reported.

Case Illustration: We present a rare case of congenital divided nevus of the eyelid that regressed after eight years, confirmed with dermoscopy. A six-year-old boy presented to the Dharmais National Cancer Hospital with two pigmented macules on the upper and lower right eyelid since birth. A year ago, …