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    GlossaryBecker's nevus

    benign skin condition with a dark, hairy patch

    Becker's nevus, also known as Becker melanosis, is a benign skin condition characterized by a large, irregularly shaped, hyperpigmented patch, often appearing on the upper trunk or shoulder. This patch may become more noticeable during adolescence and can be accompanied by an increase in hair growth (hypertrichosis) within the affected area.

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      research Epidermal Nevi

      56 citations , October 2010 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America”
      Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
      Becker Nevus of the Face with Asymmetrical Growth of Beard Hair

      research Becker Nevus of the Face with Asymmetrical Growth of Beard Hair

      February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
      Becker Nevus Syndrome

      research Becker Nevus Syndrome

      21 citations , June 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia”
      The document reports the first Brazilian case of a girl with Becker nevus syndrome, characterized by skin changes, breast underdevelopment, and scoliosis.

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