A very common papular eruption in Africans which is probably genetically
determined. Dark brown to black papules appear on the upper part of the
face, especially on the cheeks and the temples. The first papules may
appear from early teens and they increase in number with age. Forty
percent of Africans over 30 years of age have this eruption in a limited or
extensive form. It is more common in women than in men.
Management of dermatosis papulosa nigra
Treatment is not necessary and usually not requested.
- Cauterisation / diathermy which may be followed by curettage is possible. This may
however leave undesired hypo- or hyperpigmentation. In extensive cases it is
therefore advisable to treat a few lesions as a trial first.
determined. Dark brown to black papules appear on the upper part of the
face, especially on the cheeks and the temples. The first papules may
appear from early teens and they increase in number with age. Forty
percent of Africans over 30 years of age have this eruption in a limited or
extensive form. It is more common in women than in men.
Management of dermatosis papulosa nigra
Treatment is not necessary and usually not requested.
- Cauterisation / diathermy which may be followed by curettage is possible. This may
however leave undesired hypo- or hyperpigmentation. In extensive cases it is
therefore advisable to treat a few lesions as a trial first.
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