In 1948, S. William Becker described 2 young men with acquired melanosis and hypertrichosis in a unilateral distribution. Since then, this condition has been termed Becker nevus.
The nevus generally first appears as an irregular pigmentation (melanosis or hyperpigmentation) on the torso or upper arm (though other areas of the body can be affected), and gradually can enlarges irregularly, becoming thickened and often hairy (hypertrichosis).
Becker's nevus is considered a benign lesion and lasers offer long-lasting hair removal solution and may also be effective in elimination or reduction of hyperpigmentation.
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