Kate V. Viola, MD, MHS

This tongue-twister of a dermatosis is the most common type seen during pregnancy and primarily occurs in women carrying twins or triplets.

Dermatofibromas may present as papules or nodules that are elevated or slightly depressed. Suspected etiology includes skin injury such as insect bites.

Tinea versicolor presents with hyperpigmented and hypopigmented coalescing thin scaly plaques and macules.Typically they appear on the trunk and the upper back. It is more common in warm humid climates.