Becker nevus je benigni poremećaj kože koji pretežno pogađa muškarce. Nevus se obično pojavljuje u dobi puberteta. Općenito se najprije pojavljuje kao nepravilna pigmentacija na trupu ili nadlaktici, a zatim postepeno raste, zadebljava se i često postaje dlakav (hipertrihoza).
○ Liječenje Dlake na nevusu mogu se ukloniti laserom, ali zbog visoke stope recidiva, nevus je gotovo nemoguće potpuno ukloniti laserom.
Becker's nevus is a skin disorder predominantly affecting males. The nevus can be present at birth, but more often shows up around puberty. It generally first appears as an irregular pigmentation (melanosis or hyperpigmentation) on the torso or upper arm (though other areas of the body can be affected), and gradually enlarges irregularly, becoming thickened and often hairy (hypertrichosis). The nevus is due to an overgrowth of the epidermis, pigment cells (melanocytes), and hair follicles.
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Karakteriše ga veliki nevus s obilnim rastom dlačica na tom području.
Lasersko liječenje može biti izazovno zbog uporne hiperpigmentacije kože.
Becker nevus (Bekerova melanoza) je benigno stanje kože. Može se pojaviti od rođenja ili se razviti kasnije, uzrokujući mrlje na koži s ili bez dlačica. Ovo stanje je rijetko i uglavnom pogađa muškarce. Zahvaćeno područje često potamni s vremenom, a dlake mogu rasti u viškom. 29‑godišnji transrodni pacijent došao je s tamnim mrljama na koži koje su se pojavile u dobi od 15 godina kao male mrlje. Vremenom su te mrlje narasle u veće. Pregledom su utvrđene tamne mrlje s dlakama na desnoj strani grudi, ramena, leđa i nadlaktice, s nepravilnim ivicama. Becker's nevus is also known as Becker melanosis. It is a benign lesion which can be presented as congenital or acquired with hairless or hypertrichotic lesions. It's a rare case which affects mainly male individuals. It is often pigmented and gets darker by time and excessive hair growth can be seen over it. A 29-year-old transgender patient presented with hyperpigmentation with the lesion which started at the age of 15 as a small hyperpigmented macule. The lesion increased gradually to form giant patches. On examination a right-side hyperpigmentation involving the anterior chest, shoulder, scapular region, upper arm with hypertrichosis and irregular margins.
Beckerov nevus je uobičajeno stanje kože koje karakterizira pigmentirana mrlja s dodatnim rastom dlačica na jednoj strani tijela. Često se liječi laserima, iako postoje i druge opcije. Korišćeni su različiti tipovi lasera, sami ili zajedno, s talasnim dužinama u rasponu od 504 nm do 10 600 nm i sesijama u rasponu od 1 do 12. Rezultati se razlikuju, ali kombinacija lasera s različitim talasnim dužinama djeluje bolje. Nuspojave su obično blago do umjereno crveno. Iako su laseri općenito sigurni, oni pružaju umjerenu efikasnost (ne odličnu) za Beckerov nevus. Becker's nevus is a common pigmented dermatosis, usually featured by ipsilateral pigmented patch with hypertrichosis. Becker's nevus is often treated with various types of lasers although other regimens are available. A variety of lasers had been used alone or in combination to treat Becker's nevus. Laser wavelengths used for Becker's nevus ranged from 504 to 10,600 nm, while the number of treatment varied from 1 to 12 sessions. The clinical outcomes were mixed although combination of lasers with different wavelengths appeared to achieve a better efficacy. Adverse effects were usually mild to moderate erythema. While lasers are relatively safe, their efficacy for Becker's nevus is moderate.
○ Liječenje
Dlake na nevusu mogu se ukloniti laserom, ali zbog visoke stope recidiva, nevus je gotovo nemoguće potpuno ukloniti laserom.