Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra

Darkened flat or elevated papules on the face below the eyes, or on the cheeks, that occur predominantly in individuals of African descent. Onset is usually in adolescence. OMIM: 125600

Networked: 19 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 3 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Seborrheic Keratosis
2.	Neoplasms (Cancer)
3.	Hyperpigmentation
4.	Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
5.	Skin Diseases (Skin Disease)

Experts

1.	Maghfour, Jalal: 1 article (04/2021)
2.	Ogunleye, Temitayo: 1 article (04/2021)
3.	Furukawa, Fumina: 1 article (10/2020)
4.	Mizawa, Megumi: 1 article (10/2020)
5.	Shimizu, Tadamichi: 1 article (10/2020)
6.	McMichael, Amy J: 1 article (02/2020)
7.	Souza, Brianna DE: 1 article (02/2020)
8.	Subash, Jacob: 1 article (02/2020)
9.	Uwakwe, Laura N: 1 article (02/2020)
10.	Bhat, Ramesh M: 1 article (09/2017)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra:

1.	Anesthetics (Anesthetic Agents)IBA 01/01/2006 - "To test the hypothesis that L.M.X.4 and EMLA differ in anesthetic efficacy when applied under occlusion for 30 minutes prior to electrodesiccation of papules of dermatosis papulosa nigra. " 01/01/2006 - "A randomized, double-blind comparison of two topical anesthetic formulations prior to electrodesiccation of dermatosis papulosa nigra."
2.	NAD (NADH)IBA 09/01/2017 - "To study the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) and to correlate the clinical findings with dermoscopic and histopathological findings in DPN. " 09/01/2017 - "A clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological study of Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) - An Indian perspective." 07/01/2009 - "There is a lack of randomized split-face studies investigating treatments for dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) in dark skin. " 04/01/2021 - "Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a benign skin condition that is primarily reported in skin of color patients. " 02/01/2020 - "Background: Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a skin condition characterized by pigmented sessile and pedunculated papules on the body, particularly on the face and other sun-exposed areas, that can cause cosmetic disfigurement and varying degrees of distress and psychosocial concern among patients. "
3.	Ointments (Pastes)IBA 03/01/2011 - "Postprocedural wound-healing efficacy following removal of dermatosis papulosa nigra lesions in an African American population: a comparison of a skin protectant ointment and a topical antibiotic." 03/01/2011 - "Removal of dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) lesions results in superficial cutaneous wounds that are frequently treated with topical antibiotic ointments. "
4.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA 03/01/2011 - "Postprocedural wound-healing efficacy following removal of dermatosis papulosa nigra lesions in an African American population: a comparison of a skin protectant ointment and a topical antibiotic." 03/01/2011 - "Removal of dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) lesions results in superficial cutaneous wounds that are frequently treated with topical antibiotic ointments. "

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Dye Lasers 05/01/2015 - "Effectiveness of the Pulse Dye Laser Treatment in a Caucasian Women With Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra." 12/01/2010 - "Treatment of dermatosis papulosa nigra in 10 patients: a comparison trial of electrodesiccation, pulsed dye laser, and curettage."
2.	Curettage 12/01/2010 - "Treatment of dermatosis papulosa nigra in 10 patients: a comparison trial of electrodesiccation, pulsed dye laser, and curettage." 01/01/2023 - "If treatment is preferred for dermatosis papulosa nigra, options include scissor excision, cryotherapy, curettage, electrodesiccation, and laser therapies. "
3.	Gas Lasers 10/01/2020 - "Treatment of dermatosis papulosa nigra using a carbon dioxide laser." 04/01/2016 - "Carbon dioxide laser ablation of dermatosis papulosa nigra: high satisfaction and few complications in patients with pigmented skin." 06/01/2014 - "Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra and 10,600-nm CO2 laser, a good choice."
4.	Solid-State Lasers 07/01/2009 - "Comparison of electrodesiccation and potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser for treatment of dermatosis papulosa nigra." 06/01/2008 - "Treatment of dermatosis papulosa nigra with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser: report of two cases."
5.	Laser Therapy (Surgery, Laser) 01/01/2023 - "If treatment is preferred for dermatosis papulosa nigra, options include scissor excision, cryotherapy, curettage, electrodesiccation, and laser therapies. "