Dermatology Glossary

Nevus anemicus

Nevus anemicus is an abnormality of the skin in which the blood vessels, in a well demarcated patch, are persistently vasoconstricted, producing an area of cutaneous blanching.
Disorders of pigmentation must be distinguished.

Treatment:

• There is no practical treatment for this condition.

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