As displayed in this image, the small elevations of the skin of dermatosis papulosa nigra can sometimes develop thicker scaling. In dermatosis papulosa nigra, tiny to small, dark brown elevations of the skin are typically located on or around the cheeks. This image displays a close-up of typical brown elevations of the skin of dermatosis papulosa nigra. This image displays large, dark elevations of the skin due to dermatosis papulosa nigra. This image displays a severe case of dermatosis papulosa nigra on the face.
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Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra  Information for adults

Picture of Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra: As displayed in this image, the small elevations of the skin of dermatosis papulosa nigra can sometimes develop thicker scaling. Divider line
As displayed in this image, the small elevations of the skin of dermatosis papulosa nigra can sometimes develop thicker scaling.
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Overview
Dermatosis papulosa nigra is a harmless condition commonly affecting the faces of black and sometimes Asian adults. The cause of dermatosis papulosa nigra is unknown, although about half of people affected have a family history of the disease.

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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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