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  2. Acanthosis nigricans - Wikipedia

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    Acanthosis nigricans is a medical sign characterised by brown-to-black, poorly defined, velvety hyperpigmentation of the skin. [1] It is usually found in body folds, [2] such as the posterior and lateral folds of the neck, the armpits, groin, navel, forehead and other areas. [1]

  3. Dermatosis papulosa nigra - Wikipedia

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    Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a condition of many small, benign skin lesions on the face, a condition generally presenting on dark-skinned individuals. [1]: 638–9 DPN is extremely common, affecting up to 30% of Black people in the US. [2] From a histological perspective, DPN resembles seborrheic keratoses. [3]

  4. Port-wine stain - Wikipedia

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    The area of skin affected grows in proportion to general growth. Port-wine stains occur most often on the face but can appear anywhere on the body, particularly on the neck, upper trunk, arms and legs. [2] [4] Early stains are usually flat and pink in appearance. As the child matures, the color may deepen to a dark red or purplish color. [2]

  5. This Chronic Skin Condition Is A Common Cause Of Dark ... - AOL

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    In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...

  6. Birthmark - Wikipedia

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    It may appear as light brown in fair-skinned people, to almost black in people with darker skin. Coming in a variety of sizes and appearances, they may be irregular in shape and flat, or raised and lumpy in appearance and feel. Such naevi can also manifest themselves as beauty marks, which most commonly appear on the face, neck or arms.

  7. Hyperpigmentation - Wikipedia

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    The distinctive solid black colour of the Ayam Cemani (rooster shown) chicken breed is due to hyperpigmentation, with the bird's feathers, skin, beak and internal organs all being affected. Hyperpigmentation can be caused by sun damage, inflammation , or other skin injuries, including those related to acne vulgaris .

  8. Poikiloderma vasculare atrophicans - Wikipedia

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    Poikiloderma vasculare atrophicans, or PVA, indicates that extra or altered skin pigmentation ("poikiloderma") [10] is occurring, associated with heightened visibity of capillaries ("vasculare", referring to telangiectasia) under the skin, related to thinning and wasting away ("atrophicans") of the skin and its tissue. Telangiectasia is an ...

  9. How To Remove Annoying Hair Dye Stains From Your ... - AOL

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    When dyeing your hair, it’s much easier to take a few preventative steps than to remove the dye off your skin once it’s stained. Here's what a few pros suggest.