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Results: The study enrolled 86 females (67%) and 43 males (33%) with a median age of 33.6 \u00b1 11.3 years. The eclipse\/reverse eclipse patterns were observed more frequently, while the papillomatous pattern was notably less common among younger patients than in older patients (P&lt;0.001). The mean diameter of nevi was smaller in reticular pattern and larger in eclipse\/reverse eclipse patterns (P&lt;0.001). Vascular structures were present in 35.2% (N=89) of the nevi. While vessels were not observed in reticular pattern, vessels were present in 70% of the papillomatous pattern (P&lt;0.001). Perifollicular hypopigmentation was observed in 53.8% (N=136) of the scalp nevi, and it was seen in almost all eclipse\/reverse eclipse and reticular patterns (P&lt;0.001). Conclusions: Dermatoscopic evaluation of scalp nevi provides more detailed information, helps to make a correct diagnosis, and facilitates patient management compared to clinical examination alone. 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