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dermatosis papulosa nigra
Epidemiology:
- generally on dark-skinned persons
- 30% of blacks
Pathology:
- histologically resembles seborrheic ketatosis
Clinical manifestations:
- many small, hyperpigmented, asymptomatic papules on the face
Differential diagnosis:
- sign of Leser-Trelat
Management:
- cosmetic
General
skin lesion
References
- Wikipedia: Dermatosis papulosa nigra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatosis_papulosa_nigra
- Nowfar-RadM and Elston DM
eMedicine: Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1056854-overview