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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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research Becker’s Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient

7 citations , January 2016 in “Case reports in pediatrics”

This study reports that antiandrogen medication, specifically 50 mg/day of spironolactone, showed an adequate clinical response in treating breast hypoplasia associated with Becker's nevus syndrome.

research PA15 Becker naevus syndrome associated with a mosaic pathogenic variant in ACTB

June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with features of Becker naevus syndrome, highlighting the importance of DNA analysis from skin to confirm the diagnosis after 9 years of symptoms.

research Becker nevus of the face with asymmetrical growth of beard hair

February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that certain polymorphisms in EGF and EGFR genes may increase susceptibility to alopecia areata in the Korean population, and these genetic variations could be associated with specific symptoms such as nail involvement and body hair loss.

research Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report

September 2023 in “Curēus”

This case study describes a 21-year-old male diagnosed with Becker's nevus, characterized by hyperpigmented and hypertrichotic lesions that developed over several years.