title: Multiple Trichilemmal Cysts of the Scalp in a Young Male.
abstract: Trichilemmal cyst (TC) is a benign cyst and is lined by stratified squamous epithelium that is derived from the outer root sheath. Middle-aged females are more commonly affected. It has close resemblance to epidermoid cyst and hence should be differentiated. We report a case of painful multiple TC on the scalp in a young male where a skin punch has been used as a therapeutic method.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
authors.forename: Abhijeet Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jha
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sinha
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
authors.forename: Smita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
authors.forename: Shashikant
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
keywords: Painful; skin punch; trichilemmal cyst