Dermatosis papulosa nigra presents in Afro-Caribbeans as pigmented papules, most commonly, on the face.
They are not melanocytic lesions but rather a type of seborrheic keratosis (1). Histological examination shows irregular acanthosis and hyperkeratosis of the epidermis.
The management is reassurance (1).
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