Publications by authors named "Prakash D Kololgi"
Becker's Birthmark: A Case Series of Pigmented Hairy Epidermal Naevus.
Indian J Dermatol
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Becker's naevus, also known as Becker's melanosis, is a type of skin growth characterized by brown pigmentation and excessive hair growth, primarily affecting young males after puberty.
- It has a prevalence of about 0.5% and typically appears as a noticeable, irregularly shaped dark spot on the upper body.
- Some cases can present with unusual features, leading to a condition called Becker's naevus syndrome, as evidenced by atypical presentations in two patients on their forearm and leg.