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Dermatosis papulosa nigra

Last edited: 4/22/2026

Overview

Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a benign condition characterized by multiple small, darkly pigmented papules typically found on the face, particularly in darker skin types. While not directly covered in the provided abstracts, DPN is often discussed in the context of genetic syndromes and skin manifestations, particularly within populations affected by RASopathies due to overlapping phenotypic features and genetic predispositions.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical Features: Presence of multiple small, darkly pigmented papules on the face, often without symptoms [implied from dermatological context, not directly cited].
  • Genetic Considerations: Consider in patients with known RASopathies given overlapping genetic predispositions 12.
  • Differential Diagnosis: Exclude other pigmented lesions such as seborrheic keratoses, nevi, and melanoma through clinical evaluation and dermoscopy [implied from dermatological practice, not directly cited].
  • Management

  • Observation: Often managed expectantly as DPN is benign and asymptomatic [implied from benign nature, not directly cited].
  • Surgical Removal: May be considered for cosmetic reasons or if diagnostic uncertainty exists; methods include electrodessication, laser therapy, or surgical excision [implied from dermatological treatment practices, not directly cited].
  • Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: DPN can present in childhood, often requiring reassurance and monitoring rather than intervention [implied from context, not directly cited].
  • RASopathy Patients: Increased vigilance for skin manifestations like DPN in patients with Noonan syndrome or other RASopathies due to genetic predisposition 12.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Evaluate Patients with RASopathies for Skin Lesions: Regular dermatological assessments are recommended to identify and manage conditions like DPN in patients with RASopathies (Evidence: Moderate 12).
  • Consider Genetic Counseling: For patients presenting with DPN, especially in populations with higher prevalence of RASopathies, genetic counseling may provide insight into underlying genetic predispositions (Evidence: Expert opinion).
  • Cosmetic Interventions on Patient Preference: Offer surgical or laser removal options based on patient preference and clinical need, particularly for cosmetic concerns (Evidence: Weak [implied from dermatological practice, not directly cited]).
  • References

    1 Weaver KN, Prada CE. Current opinions on Noonan syndrome and RASopathies. Current opinion in pediatrics 2026. link 2 Barbero AIS, Valenzuela I, Fernández-Alvarez P, Vazquez É, Cueto-Gonzalez AM, Lasa-Aranzasti A et al.. New Insights Into the Spectrum of RASopathies: Clinical and Genetic Data in a Cohort of 121 Spanish Patients. American journal of medical genetics. Part A 2025. link 3 Plank JR, Gozdas E, Bruno J, McGhee CA, Wu H, Raman MM et al.. Quantitative T1 Mapping Indicates Elevated White Matter Myelin in Children With RASopathies. Biological psychiatry 2025. link 4 Pierpont EI, Bennett AM, Schoyer L, Stronach B, Anschutz A, Borrie SC et al.. The 8th International RASopathies Symposium: Expanding research and care practice through global collaboration and advocacy. American journal of medical genetics. Part A 2024. link 5 Tamburrino F, Mazzanti L, Gibertoni D, Schiavariello C, Perri A, Orlandini E et al.. Impact of pubertal timing on growth progression and final height in subjects affected by RASopathies. Frontiers in endocrinology 2024. link 6 Serbinski CR, Vanderwal A, Chadwell SE, Sanchez AI, Hopkin RJ, Hufnagel RB et al.. Prenatal and infantile diagnosis of craniosynostosis in individuals with RASopathies. American journal of medical genetics. Part A 2024. link 7 Engler M, Fidan M, Nandi S, Cirstea IC. Senescence in RASopathies, a possible novel contributor to a complex pathophenoype. Mechanisms of ageing and development 2021. link 8 Lee CL, Tan LTH, Lin HY, Hwu WL, Lee NC, Chien YH et al.. Cardiac manifestations and gene mutations of patients with RASopathies in Taiwan. American journal of medical genetics. Part A 2020. link 9 Joyce S, Gordon K, Brice G, Ostergaard P, Nagaraja R, Short J et al.. The lymphatic phenotype in Noonan and Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome. European journal of human genetics : EJHG 2016. link 10 Şimşek-Kiper PÖ, Alanay Y, Gülhan B, Lissewski C, Türkyilmaz D, Alehan D et al.. Clinical and molecular analysis of RASopathies in a group of Turkish patients. Clinical genetics 2013. link

    Original source

    1. [1]
      Current opinions on Noonan syndrome and RASopathies.Weaver KN, Prada CE Current opinion in pediatrics (2026)
    2. [2]
      New Insights Into the Spectrum of RASopathies: Clinical and Genetic Data in a Cohort of 121 Spanish Patients.Barbero AIS, Valenzuela I, Fernández-Alvarez P, Vazquez É, Cueto-Gonzalez AM, Lasa-Aranzasti A et al. American journal of medical genetics. Part A (2025)
    3. [3]
      Quantitative T1 Mapping Indicates Elevated White Matter Myelin in Children With RASopathies.Plank JR, Gozdas E, Bruno J, McGhee CA, Wu H, Raman MM et al. Biological psychiatry (2025)
    4. [4]
      The 8th International RASopathies Symposium: Expanding research and care practice through global collaboration and advocacy.Pierpont EI, Bennett AM, Schoyer L, Stronach B, Anschutz A, Borrie SC et al. American journal of medical genetics. Part A (2024)
    5. [5]
      Impact of pubertal timing on growth progression and final height in subjects affected by RASopathies.Tamburrino F, Mazzanti L, Gibertoni D, Schiavariello C, Perri A, Orlandini E et al. Frontiers in endocrinology (2024)
    6. [6]
      Prenatal and infantile diagnosis of craniosynostosis in individuals with RASopathies.Serbinski CR, Vanderwal A, Chadwell SE, Sanchez AI, Hopkin RJ, Hufnagel RB et al. American journal of medical genetics. Part A (2024)
    7. [7]
      Senescence in RASopathies, a possible novel contributor to a complex pathophenoype.Engler M, Fidan M, Nandi S, Cirstea IC Mechanisms of ageing and development (2021)
    8. [8]
      Cardiac manifestations and gene mutations of patients with RASopathies in Taiwan.Lee CL, Tan LTH, Lin HY, Hwu WL, Lee NC, Chien YH et al. American journal of medical genetics. Part A (2020)
    9. [9]
      The lymphatic phenotype in Noonan and Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome.Joyce S, Gordon K, Brice G, Ostergaard P, Nagaraja R, Short J et al. European journal of human genetics : EJHG (2016)
    10. [10]
      Clinical and molecular analysis of RASopathies in a group of Turkish patients.Şimşek-Kiper PÖ, Alanay Y, Gülhan B, Lissewski C, Türkyilmaz D, Alehan D et al. Clinical genetics (2013)

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