Can an African American woman have microdermabrasion for dermatosis papulosa nigra? (photo)

As an African American female you certainly can get microdermabrasion but it will not remove your DPN. You need to see a dermatologist or a cosmetic doctor to have them removed.

Good morning and thank you for your question! You may get a microdermabrasion treatment, but it will not improve your DPN condition. It will likely make your skin irritated and red. I would recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist to get them removed. Best of luck! For more information, please feel free to visit our website!

Microdermabrasion is not a good option to treat dermatosis papulosa nigricans as it will just irritate the skin and not remove them generally it is best to see a board certified dermatologist who can carefully remove each one