The follicular variant of Becker's nevus is a rare skin condition that has been under-reported, with a recent study highlighting its occurrence in 7 patients confirmed by specialized examinations.*
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Dermoscopy reveals a unique pattern of skin pigmentation, showing lightening around the hair follicles paired with a net-like darker pigmentation, while histological analyses confirm these findings with specific melanization patterns.*
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Although biopsy can definitively diagnose the condition, it is often not required for diagnosis due to the clear visual and dermoscopic characteristics.*