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Becker’s nevus

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Not a true melanocytic nevus (the number of melanocytes is often normal or only slightly increased); Becker nevus is often associated with a smooth muscle hamartoma and clinically resembles a large melanocytic nevus.

Acanthosis and mild hyperkeratosis

Hypertrichosis and variable sebaceous hyperplasia

  • Regular elongation of the epidermal ridges with basal hyperpigmentation. The ridges are flattened at the base.