Characterizing Dermoscopic Features of Longitudinal Melanonychia in Skin of Color

JAMA Dermatology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zasca-aisha Ristianto, Derek Maas, Luc Thomas, Brian W. Morrison, Thomas Knackstedt, Alejandra Ávila, Jose W. Ricardo, Shari R. Lipner, Veronica Rotemberg, Nicholas R. Kurtansky, Michael C. Kwa, Nayoung Lee
+9 more Michaela Starace, Yasmeen J. Bhat, Vinay Keshavamurthy, Nilton Di Chiacchio, Nilton Di Chiacchio, Adam Ian Rubin, Maressa C. Criscito, Enzo Errichetti, Jennifer Stein
DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2026.1005
Cited by: 1
References: 6

Abstract

This cross-sectional study examines dermoscopic features associated with malignant melanocytic longitudinal melanonychia in patients with skin of color.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nail Diseases and Treatments Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Cancer and Skin Lesions

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Dermatology
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
162
Issue
7
Pages
748–748
Publication date
20 May 2026
Language
EN