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Becker naevus
Hyperpigmentation and hypertrichosis over the chest in Becker naevus

Becker naevus

Hyperpigmentation and hypertrichosis over the chest in Becker naevus  


Keywords: Anterior chest, Hypertrichosis, Male, Trunk, Unilateral hyperpigmented macular patch



What is Becker naevus?

A Becker naevus (nevus in American English) is a late-onset epidermal naevus or birthmark characterised by a large brown patch and occurs mostly in males.

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