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Best Treatment for Dpn on Dark Skin with No Scarring or Hyperpigmentation?

asked 4 months ago by levan494
Latest answer by Ben Behnam, MD
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Tags: dark skin, dermatosis papulosa nigra, options

best treatment for dpn on dark skin causing no scarring or hyperpigmentation

1 answer to Best Treatment for Dpn on Dark Skin with No Scarring or Hyperpigmentation?

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Cautery & dermatosis papulosa nigra

The best treatment for DPN is to cauterize it. I even use this procedure in dark skin individuals and they do great. If you are very concerned about the scarring, you can use a bleaching cream for a month before and after the procedure.
Ben Behnam, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

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