2016
DOI: 10.4274/turkderm.71354
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Co-occurrence of vitiligo and Becker's nevus: A case report

Abstract: Vitiligo is an acquired disorder with an unknown etiology in which genetic and non-genetic factors coexist. Melanocytes are destructed in the affected skin areas and clinically depigmented macules and patches appear on the skin. Becker's nevus (BN) appears as hyperpigmented macule, patch or verrucous plaques with sharp and irregular margins and often unilateral occurrence and with associated hypertrichosis in various degrees. Although its pathogenesis is unknown, it is suggested to represent a hamartomatous le… Show more

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