Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)

Is a common, harmless skin condition, histologically very similar to Seborrheic keratosis but occurs more in people with darker skin tones.This benign,non-viral proliferation of epidermal cells is primarily caused by aging but can appear at young people.

DPN appears as: 
  • small brown or black bumps
  • smooth or slightly rough
  • 1-5 mm in size
  • most common on cheeks, temples, around the eyes, and neck
  • they can appear as single lesion or come in clusters
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)