Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The follicular variant of Becker's nevus is an under-reported entity. We present the rare occurrence of follicular Becker's nevus in 7 patients, confirmed through dermoscopy and histopathological examination. Dermoscopy shows perifollicular hypopigmentation surrounded by a well-defined net-like pigmentation corresponding clinically to the presence of folliculocentric macules. Histology shows prominent basal and suprabasal melanization surrounding the follicle, corresponding to well-defined net-like pigmentation seen on dermoscopy. However, the melanization does not extend along the entire length of the follicular epithelium leading to perifollicular hypopigmentation on dermoscopy. Though biopsy is confirmatory, it is not usually necessary.
Source: Pediatric Dermatology
DOI: 10.1111/pde.15641
Authors: Vishal Gaurav, Rhea Ahuja, Akash Deep Chandra, Sana Ahuja, Abhishek Bhagwat, Ankur Lal, Mohammad Danish, Ejaz Khan, Neha Taneja
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4396557367