Accelerated Repigmentation of Halo Nevus Following Excision: A Case Report

Rika Yulizah Gobel; Emma Novauli Hutabarat; Khairuddin Djawad; Anis Irawan Anwar; Siswanto Wahab; Airin Nurdin; Idrianti Idrus

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2023.11274

Authors

Rika Yulizah Gobel Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Emma Novauli Hutabarat Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Khairuddin Djawad Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4569-6385
Anis Irawan Anwar Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Siswanto Wahab Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Airin Nurdin Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
Idrianti Idrus Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2023.11274

Keywords:

halo, nevus, hypopigmentation, melanocytic, excision

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Halo nevus is a benign condition characterized by symmetrical oval-shaped and well-defined hypopigmented patch surrounding melanocytic lesions. Their sizes varies from a few millimeters to centimeters. A “wait and see” approach is usually preferred in most cases of halo nevus. However, the condition can cause severe psychological impact and impair patient’s quality of life, especially when it emerges on prominent areas such as the face. Surgical option can be utilized for removal of melanocytic lesions and accelerate regression of the halo.

CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 25-year-old woman with white patches around two moles on her face who was diagnosed as halo nevus. Surgical excision was performed and a 12-week follow-up showed reduction in diameter of the halo nevus.

CONCLUSION: Large halo nevus can cause significant esthetic burden that may affect patient’s quality of life. A more invasive approach such as excision of underlying nevus may be used to achieve more rapid results.

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