Korean J Dermatol.  1985 Feb;23(1):92-96.

A Case of Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts

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,

Keyword

Eruptive vellus hair cysts

MeSH Terms

Acne Vulgaris
Biopsy
Buttocks
Diagnosis
Epithelium
Hair*
Humans
Thorax
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