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    Glossary Becker'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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    1. Becker nevus of the face with asymmetrical growth of beard hair Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2013
    2. Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient Case reports in pediatrics · 2016 · 7 citations
    3. PA15 Becker naevus syndrome associated with a mosaic pathogenic variant in <i>ACTB</i> 2023
    4. Postzygotic Mutations in Beta-Actin Are Associated with Becker’s Nevus and Becker’s Nevus Syndrome Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2017 · 62 citations
    5. Becker's Nevus with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia: Improvement with Spironolactone Journal of Dermatology · 2003 · 29 citations
    6. Becker's nevus associated with chromosomal mosaicism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1994 · 32 citations
    7. Becker's Nevus Syndrome Journal of pediatric neurology · 2018 · 4 citations
    8. Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report Curēus · 2023
    9. Beyond Coincidence in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Becker Nevus Adjacent to Plexiform Neurofibroma with Brachial Plexus Involvement and Integrated Mechanistic Illustration Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology · 2026
    10. Síndrome do nevo de Becker Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia · 2010 · 21 citations
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