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Late onset nevus comedonicus of scalp: a rare site for an uncommon condition.

Authors :
Mathachan SR
Arora P
Ahuja A
Gautam RK
Source :
Dermatology online journal [Dermatol Online J] 2019 Mar 15; Vol. 25 (3). Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Mar 15.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Nevus comedonicus is an uncommon hamartoma of the pilosebaceous unit characterized by keratin filled pits simulating open comedones. It may present at birth but is more commonly seen during childhood or adolescence. The most commonly affected sites are the face, neck, trunk, and arms with a few reported cases on palms, genitalia, and scalp. We report a case of a 19-year old woman with nevus comedonicus of the scalp that appeared in adolescence. This case has been presented for its sheer rarity, atypical site, and classic appearance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1087-2108
Volume :
25
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Dermatology online journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30982310