Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) is a type of seborrheic keratosis (SK) found in skin of color that start appearing in the 3rd and 4th decades of life. DPNs are benign, black, raised lesions that are commonly found on the face, neck and upper torso. Many people call DPNs moles which is a misnomer since DPNs are developed from keratin cells and not pigment cells. People normally develop more DPNs the older they get and these lesions have a tendency to run in families. People often find DPNs unsightly and the removal of DPNs are never covered by insurance.
Angela Quinn, NP-C, is anationally certified nurse practitioner who has specialized in dermatology since 2012. While in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, Angela got her first exposure to the medical field and discovered dermatology is her true passion. She earned her master’s degree in nursing from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee in December 2011. After earning her degree, Angela began her NP career training under a board certified dermatologist and eventually working in his second dermatology office. As a dermatology NP, Angela has treated underserved populations, active duty military personnel, veterans, their dependents, and corporate employees. She has worked in a variety of settings to include private practices, a military hospital, a hospital clinic, and health fairs.
Angela created Mobile Skin Screening LLC to provide skin cancer screenings that were thorough, affordable, comfortable and without time constraints in the privacy of your own home. Other dermatological services that are normally not covered by insurance, such as skin tag removal, can be treated affordably in the privacy of your own home as well.
“Your skin is the largest organ of your body, doesn’t it deserve the time and attention to do a thorough examination of it?”