Physiologic volar melanotic macules
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Physiologic volar melanotic macules (P-VMMs) are benign pigmented macules on the palms and soles of individuals with darker skin colors. P-VMMs tend to be evenly distributed without a predilection for pressure-bearing sites. The prevalence of P-VMMs is unknown, given the sparsity of studies in the literature. The female-to-male ratio in 1 study of 200 individuals was approximately 2.5:1. In this study, there was an association with manual labor.
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ICD10CM:
L81.2 – Freckles
L98.9 – Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
403536009 – Ephelis
L81.2 – Freckles
L98.9 – Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
403536009 – Ephelis
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Last Reviewed:05/04/2025
Last Updated:05/14/2025
Last Updated:05/14/2025