title: Skin variations in blacks.
abstract: There are several skin variations normally found in blacks. These variations include Voigt's or Futcher's lines, midline hypopigmentation, pigmentation of the nails, oral pigmentation, plantar hyperpigmented macules, leukoedema of the oral mucosa, pearly penile papules, punctate pits and keratoses of the palms. It is important for health care providers in general and dermatologists in particular to recognize these variations in black skin. In the past, these skin variations have been viewed by physicians and sometimes patients as being abnormal and/or pathologic. Recognition of these benign variations in black skin will aid in correct identification and avoidance of sometimes unnecessary treatment.
mesh_terms: D044383:Black People; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D012880:Skin Pigmentation