April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that lentiginous melanoma had the highest incidence in central facial areas, with men showing higher rates on peripheral head regions and women on central face regions.
30 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 
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December 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews common pitfalls in biopsy site selection and technique that can lead to misdiagnosis of various skin conditions, highlighting the importance of proper biopsy practices for improving diagnostic accuracy.
9 citations
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November 2015 in “JAMA dermatology” This case study describes an elderly woman with distinctive black hair patches and scalp pigmentation, but it does not provide a diagnosis or new findings.
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Thick scalp melanoma can be hard to diagnose because it often looks like other skin conditions.