Volume : 5, Issue : 11, November - 2016

A study on Acrochordon/Dermatosis Papulosa Nigrans among patients visiting Dermatology OPD in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Chennai.

Dr. G. Lalitha Reddy, Dr. Sudha V, Dr. Karrunya K. J, Dr. Asiya Begum S, Dr. Pragna. B. Dolia, Dr. P. Mahendranath

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;Acrochordon is a common benign neoplasm that is small, soft or pedunculated and found particularly in obese persons. Dermatosis Papulosa Nigrans (DPN) is a benign cutaneous condition characterized by multiple, small, hyperpigmented papules on the face that are asymptomatic. Our Study is to find out the age, sex, site of occurrence, and proportion of Acrochordon/DPN. Acrochordon/DPNs were found to be common in 15-45 year age group and were more commonly seen in Females. The common site of occurrence of Acrochordon was Neck, whereas DPNs were common in face. Hence larger studies can be conducted on associations and biochemical parameters</p>