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Dermatosis papulosa nigra
Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a condition of many small, skin typically on the face and neck, a condition generally presenting on dark-skinned individuals. DPN is extremely common, affecting up to 30% of Black people in the US. From a histological perspective, DPN resembles seborrheic keratoses. The condition may be cosmetically undesirable to some.
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