Dermatosis papulosa nigra

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a condition of many small, benign seborrheic keratoses lesions on the face of dark-skinned individuals.

They should not be confused for Leser-Trelat sign, a sudden explosion of lesions due to a growing tumor.

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Skin

Face

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  Dermatosis papulosa nigra. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  Dermatosis papulosa nigra. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  Dermatosis papulosa nigra. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

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  Dermatosis papulosa nigra. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.

External Links

• eMedicine.com article on DPN