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    GlossaryBecker's nevus (Becker's melanosis)

    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 Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis

      3 citations, December 1967 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
      Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis mainly affects young males, causing brown skin patches and extra hair on one side of the upper body.
      Hair Disorders

      research Hair Disorders

      November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology”
      Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.

      research Epidermal Nevi

      56 citations, October 2010 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America”
      Epidermal nevi are skin cell clusters linked to various syndromes.
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