Morgan Freeman and Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)

Morgan Freeman (b. 1937) is an African-American actor who displays brownish “stuck-on” papules around the eyes.

These lesions are compatible with a type of seborrheic (seborrheic) keratosis called Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)

Even though the lesions are benign many choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons.

Treatment carries a risk of post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation (PIH) and the safest treatment appears to be electrodessication.

Note that Mr Freeman chose to have his lesions NOT treated.

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Source of photos: Wikipedia

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Morgan Freeman and Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN)

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