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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. Postzygotic Mutations in Beta-Actin Are Associated with Becker’s Nevus and Becker’s Nevus Syndrome Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2017 · 62 citations
    2. Becker's nevus associated with chromosomal mosaicism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1994 · 32 citations
    3. Becker's Nevus with Ipsilateral Breast Hypoplasia: Improvement with Spironolactone Journal of Dermatology · 2003 · 29 citations
    4. Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient Case reports in pediatrics · 2016 · 7 citations
    5. Becker's Nevus Syndrome Journal of pediatric neurology · 2018 · 4 citations
    6. Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report Curēus · 2023
    7. Segmental Becker’s Nevi with Mucosal Involvement Pediatric dermatology · 2011 · 12 citations
    8. Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis* Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 1967 · 3 citations
    9. PA15 Becker naevus syndrome associated with a mosaic pathogenic variant in <i>ACTB</i> 2023
    10. Becker nevus of the face with asymmetrical growth of beard hair Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2013
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