Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a condition of many small, benign skin lesions on the face, a condition generally presenting on dark-skinned individuals.{rp|638–9} DPN is extremely common, affecting up to 30% of Blacks in the US. From a histological perspective, DPN resembles seborrheic keratoses. The condition may be cosmetically undesirable...
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Dark brown papular lesions, observed in blacks, on the face and upper trunk; histologically and clinically, they resemble seborrheic keratoses. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. dark brown papular lesions, observed in blacks, on the face and upper trunk; histologically and clinically, they resemble seborrheic keratoses.
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The lesions of dermatosis papulosa nigra are dark papules of usually less than 2 mm diameter, that can be diffuse on the malar, preauricular, and forehead skin. Histologically, there are similarities with seborrheic keratoses. First described in African-Americans, similar lesions are common in Asians and dark-skinned Caucasians.
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