Frequency
Age
Race
Sex
Spitz nevi have been described most frequently in fair-skinned individuals. One study reviewed 130 cases in a Hispanic population, demonstrating that Spitz nevi are not restricted to white patients.
About 50% of cases occur in children younger than 10 years; 70% of all cases are diagnosed during the first 2 decades of life.
Both sexes are equally affected. Some authors describe a slight female predominance.
Exact data on incidence or prevalence are not available. Spitz nevi are estimated to represent less than 1% of all childhood melanocytic nevi.
