Congenital hairy nevus: A case report of long-term follow-up following curettage of the nevus at the age of 6 hrs.

Background: Management of giant hairy nevi depends on various factors including the size and anatomical area.

Methods: We report a case of a giant hairy nevus treated successfully with curettage at the age of 6 hrs after birth. There was partial recurrence of pigmentation and hair on long-term (10 years) follow-up.

Conclusions: Although curettage is a known method of treating hairy nevi, long term results are lacking when the nevus is treated in the first few hours after birth. Conclusions: Following curettage of hairy nevi in the first few hours after birth, recurrence of pigmentation and hair may still occur on long term follow up.