Why am I getting so many moles on my FACE?? Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra explained
Channel: Dr Kay Explains
Date: 2019-07-07

Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a harmless condition where multiple small, brown-black, raised spots or rash appear on the face and neck. Learn more about it in this video

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Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a harmless condition where multiple small, brown-black, raised spots or rash appear on the face and neck. DPN is seen most commonly in people of colour. They're usually found around the cheekbones and eyes, but can also be on other areas of the face, neck, chest, and back. Some people just have one or two spots, but others may literally have hundreds!

It's something that is more common in black skin, especially if you are darker in complexion. Women are more likely to develop this condition than men. The spots generally appear after puberty and grow in size and number with age. The condition generally gets worse as you get older. There is no predicting how many bumps a person will get.

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) treatment
How can I stop DPN on my face and is it possible to remove DPN with home remedies naturally?
Once the spots have come up, they don't tend to shrink or disappear on their own without treatment. To slow the spread of DPN, its recommend to use daily broad-spectrum sunscreen. You can also try skin-care products with chemical exfoliants.

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) removal, side effects and aftercare?
Although DPN is not a dangerous condition, some people may not like the look of them and choose to have the spots removed purely for this reason. If you are considering treatment then you need to be realistic.This is because the treatment tends to be more focused on minimising the appearance of the spots rather than remove them completely.

The other thing you also need to be realistic about is the very real possibility of scarring or pigmentation issues after treatment.  In black skin, after any cut or injury (whether its due to an accident or medical procedure) our skin tends to produce extra melanin and scarring around the area, and this can happen after having these spots treated. This may be a case of be careful what you wish for, as the scarring or pigmentation left behind after having the spots treated may be just as noticeable as the original spots, so in some cases it may be best to leave them well alone. Dermatosis papulosa nigra before and after pictures can however look dramatic.
There are many treatment options for DPN, ranging from having them cut or shaved off, using liquid nitrogen to freeze them off or even using lasers. Some people even recommend more natural home remedies or ayurvedic treatments, apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil. I would be careful in recommending these as there isn't much evidence that they work.

The cost of DPN treatment can vary, depending on the type of treatment and on the size of the area to be treated. As DPN is not considered to be serious medical problem, removal is usually done for what is regarded as cosmetic reasons.Therefore if you desperately want them gone, it is likely that it won't be covered under the NHS or medical insurance, and you may have to go to a private clinic and pay for it yourself.