Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Management of giant hairy nevi depends on various factors including the size and anatomical area. CASE PRESENTATION: 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. DISCUSSION: 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. CONCLUSION: 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.