Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra: eMedicine Dermatology

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Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a benign cutaneous condition common among blacks. It is usually characterized by multiple, small, hyperpigmented, asymptomatic papules on the face of adult blacks. Histologically, dermatosis papulosa nigra resembles seborrheic keratoses. The ...

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Health_SS Susan S

Small, smooth, firm, dark papules on the face and neck of black-skinned people are called dermatosis papulosa nigra. http://bit.ly/a28IYT

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