Shave excision and phenol peeling of generalized verrucous epidermal nevus.
BACKGROUND
Generalized verrucous epidermal nevus is a disorder characterized by papulokeratotic and verrucous plaques involving a large area of the skin. This disease has been associated with a number of malformations including osseous, neurological, and ophthalmologic anomalies.


OBJECTIVE
To report clinical and histologic features of verrucous epidermal nevus that developed in association with osseous anomalies, and the surgical technique employed.


METHODS
Treatment consisted of razor blade shaving using a dermatome, followed by phenol peeling on the pigmented areas of the face.


RESULTS
The described procedure resulted in a cure of the verrucous epidermal nevus with good cosmetic outcome.


CONCLUSIONS
Generalized verrucous epidermal nevus can be successfully managed by surgical excision using a razor blade mounted on a dermatome.
Bazex
J
J
Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology, Hopital Purpan, Toulouse, France.
el Sayed
F
F
Sans
B
B
Belhaouari
L
L
Larrègue
M
M
Marchac
D
D
D002615:Chemexfoliation; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D019800:Phenol; D010636:Phenols / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
D010636:Phenols; D019800:Phenol