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Dermatoskopische Veränderungen von melanozytären Nävi unter Verwendung von Melanotan II

Dermoscopic changes in melanocytic nevi during use of melanotan II

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Ein 24-jähriger Patient injizierte sich aus kosmetischen Gründen regelmäßig ein aus dem Internet bezogenes Präparat mit α-MSH (α-Melanozyten-stimulierendes Hormon)-ähnlicher Wirkung subkutan (Melanotan II). Die Veränderung der melanozytären Nävi wurde während der Injektionen mittels sequenzieller Videodermatoskopie dokumentiert. Unter der Injektion von Melanotan zeigten sich dermatoskopische Veränderungen, die eine Diagnose eines Melanoms erschwerten.

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For cosmetic reasons, a 24-year-old man performed subcutaneous autoinjections with a preparation having alpha-MSH-like effects (melanotan II) purchased via the internet. The changes of patient’s nevi were documented by sequential videodermoscopy before and during treatment. The observed dermoscopic changes made it difficult to differentiate a nevus from a melanoma.

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Mang, R., Krahl, D. & Assmann, T. Dermatoskopische Veränderungen von melanozytären Nävi unter Verwendung von Melanotan II. Hautarzt 63, 880–884 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00105-012-2420-1

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