title: Eruptive vellus hair cysts.
abstract: A 20-year-old man presented with multiple, asymptomatic, follicular papules that were distributed over his abdomen. Microscopic examination showed classic features of a vellus hair cyst. The term eruptive vellus hair cysts refers to a benign condition, which may be inherited or acquired. Apart from occasional pruritus, cosmetic disability is the chief concern of most patients. An estimated 25 percent of lesions remit spontaneously; however, treatment of persistent lesions is often challenging with disappointing results.
authors.affiliation: New York University Department of Dermatology, USA.
authors.forename: Julie K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Karen
authors.forename: Marissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Heller
authors.forename: Sue Ann
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Wee
authors.forename: Radha
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mikkilineni
mesh_terms: D034861:Abdominal Wall; D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000473:pathology*; D006197:Hair / Q000473:pathology; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology