TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra A1 - Glenn, Marcia J. A1 - Roberts, Wendy E. A2 - Kelly, A. Paul A2 - Taylor, Susan C. A2 - Lim, Henry W. A2 - Serrano, Ana Maria Anido PY - 2016 T2 - Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e AB - KEY POINTSDermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a common skin disorder in many patients with skin of color.DPN are benign pigmented papules that appear on the face, neck, and trunk.There is a genetic predilection, with a family history of DPN reported by at least 50% of affected individuals.DPN is rare in childhood and the number and size of lesions increase with age.The pathology of DPN is similar to that of seborrheic keratosis.DPN has a chronic progressive course.DPN can be treated electively by simple excision electrodesiccation or laser. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161545191 ER -