Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a benign condition that clinically presents as skin-colored or hyperpigmented papules on the face and neck. It usually develops during adolescence. Curettage, cryotherapy, and laser treatments are performed to treat this condition.
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Will DPN (dermatosis papulosa nigra) decrease on using sunscreen?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having black colored few tiny lumps on my face near my eyes. I think it is DPN. It is increasing. It started two years ago. What is the treatment for it? Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. But there are no attached photographs in your message. If it is DPN (dermatosis papulosa nigra), it will need electrocautery or CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser. Kindly send a picture of the affected area to assess the condition and suggest the a... Read Full »
Please suggest the most effective procedure to remove DPN from the face.
Query: Hi doctor,I am planning to remove the DPN present on my face. What is the most effective procedure? I heard that electrocautery and carbondioxide laser helps to manage it. Which of these two procedures has the best outcome? Is there a better procedure other than these two? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. DPN (dermatosis papulosis nigra) is often removed effectively using electric cauterization as it requires less number of sittings and it is cost-effective. DPN removal using cauterization takes around two sittings as they take only one side of the face at a time or ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, The STD test that I took last month turned out to be negative, and I have not been sexually active for two years since I got diagnosed with two conditions by my dermatologist; DPN on my face, neck, stomach, and groin area and contact dermatitis or allergy (to balsam of Peru), due to wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. I went through the images you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's privacy); I could see tiny, preferably less than five millimeters, isolated papules on the shaft of the penis, which ... Read Full »
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