Blue Lesions in Dermoscopy: A Practical Guide to Risk Stratification and Management

Giuseppe  Argenziano; Camila Scharf; Eugenia Veronica  Di Brizzi; Giulia  Briatico; Maria Maddalena  Nicoletti; Gabriella  Brancaccio

doi:10.5826/dpc.1601a6995

Blue Lesions in Dermoscopy: A Practical Guide to Risk Stratification and Management

Authors

Giuseppe Argenziano Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Naples, Italy
Camila Scharf Dematology Unit, University of Campania L.Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3705-7310
Eugenia Veronica Di Brizzi Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Naples, Italy
Giulia Briatico Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Naples, Italy
Maria Maddalena Nicoletti Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Naples, Italy
Gabriella Brancaccio Dermatology Unit, University of Campania, Naples, Italy

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2026-01-30

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): 2026 Vol 16, No 1 | January

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Argenziano G, Scharf C, Di Brizzi EV, Briatico G, Nicoletti MM, Brancaccio G. Blue Lesions in Dermoscopy: A Practical Guide to Risk Stratification and Management. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2026;16(1):6995. doi:10.5826/dpc.1601a6995