title: Multiple trichofolliculomas mimicking multiple trichoepitheliomas.
abstract: Trichofolliculomas are benign hair follicle hamartomas which were initially considered as hair follicle tumors. Usually presenting as a solitary lesion associated with a tuft of vellus hairs, multiple trichofolliculomas are rare. Trichofolliculomas are characterized by a histopathological feature of dermal keratin cyst with cyst wall showing radiating hair follicles. We report this case for the rare presentation of multiple trichofolliculomas on the face which clinically mimicked multiple trichoepitheliomas.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors: Sudhir Uk
authors: SU
authors: Nayak
authors: Department of Dermatology, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors: Shrutakirthi D
authors: SD
authors: Shenoi
authors: Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Geetha
authors: Department of Dermatology, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors: Smitha
authors: S
authors: Prabhu
authors: Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors: Bhawna
authors: B
authors: Nagel
keywords: Mimic; multiple; trichoepitheliomas; trichofolliculomas