Follicular Becker's nevi: A case series and review of literature
Vishal Gaurav,
Rhea Ahuja,
Akash Deep Chandra
et al.
Abstract:The follicular variant of Becker's nevus is an under‐reported entity. We present the rare occurrence of follicular Becker's nevus in 7 patients, confirmed through dermoscopy and histopathological examination. Dermoscopy shows perifollicular hypopigmentation surrounded by a well‐defined net‐like pigmentation corresponding clinically to the presence of folliculocentric macules. Histology shows prominent basal and suprabasal melanization surrounding the follicle, corresponding to well‐defined net‐like pigmentatio… Show more
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