Becker’s Nevus in a Male: A Case Report
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چکیده
Nevus is a group of melanocytes that grow together to form benign growth on the skin. It often black lesion may protrude from Becker's nevus hyperpigmented presents congenitally or acquired. The pigmentation and unusually high hair might darker with time. nevus, which can interchangeably be called melanosis, rare disease usually presented by men. following case 21-year-old male who his right arm. started at age 16 increased in size gradually; it involved flexor surface elbow joint showed hypertrichosis irregular margins. On examination, top dermis contained melanophages, basal layer was hyperpigmented. Based clinical appearance diagnosed.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Cureus
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2168-8184']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.45005