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Becker naevus is a benign birthmark of the upper layers of the skin, pigment cells and hair follicles, mostly affecting males. It can cause cosmetic disfigurement, acne and other complications, but has no effective treatment or prevention.
Becker's nevus (also known as "Becker's melanosis", "Becker's pigmentary hamartoma", "nevoid melanosis", and "pigmented hairy epidermal nevus") is a benign skin disorder predominantly affecting males.
Sep 12, 2022 · Becker melanosis (Beckers Nevus) is a form of acquired hyperpigmentation. This condition was described by S William Becker as "concurrent melanosis and hypertrichosis in the distribution of nevus unius lateris."
Apr 1, 2021 · To the Editor: I read the succinct and superlative update on Becker nevus syndrome (BNS) by Torchia. 1 The important advancement in the pathogenesis of this syndrome is emphasized: postzygotic lethal mutations in the ACTB gene, which codes for beta-actin. 2 Several patients with BNS have hypoplastic or absent breast and skeletal abnormalities ...
Becker’s nevus syndrome is defined by the association of a Becker nevus with homolateral breast hypoplasia or more rarely skeletal cutaneous or muscle deformities. Early diagnosis is important, especially in female patients to prevent and treat breast hypoplasia.
Becker's nevus (BN) manifests as a hyperpigmented, sometimes hypertrichotic plaque/patch over the chest and shoulder, and it is in the category of benign cutaneous hamartomas.
Becker nevus syndrome is characterized by the presence of a Becker nevus in association with underdevelopment (hypoplasia) of the breast or other skin-related, muscular, or skeletal defects, all of which usually involve the same side of the body as the nevus (ipsilateral).
