Eruptive vellus hair cysts.
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.
Karen
Julie K
JK
New York University Department of Dermatology, USA.
Heller
Marissa
M
Wee
Sue Ann
SA
Mikkilineni
Radha
R
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