A Case of Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts.
- Author:
Dae Sik SEOK
;
Eui Soo PARK
;
Joon Young SONG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Eruptive vellus hair cysts
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris;
Biopsy;
Buttocks;
Diagnosis;
Epithelium;
Hair*;
Humans;
Thorax
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1985;23(1):92-96
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 22-year-old-male patient has numerous brownish-black, soft follicular papules which compatible with acne are scattered on the chest, scapular regions, back and buttocks for 4 5 years duration. Biopsy specimen revealed cystic structures in the mid-dermis lined by squamous cell epithelium w4ich contained laminated keratinous material and varying number of vellus hairs, histopathologically, compatible with diagnosis of eruptive vellus hair cysts. Related literatures and histogenesis were discussed,
