Dermatosis papulosa nigra

Dermatosis papulosa nigra

Definition

A benign skin condition commonly seen in dark-skinned individuals that is characterized by multiple small hyperpigmented papular lesions resembling seborrheic keratosis on the face and upper body.

Also known as dermatosis papulosa nigra, dermatosis papulosa nigra (morphologic abnormality) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0