Blackheads in the forearm: a case of nevus comedonicus

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Published Sep 30, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22551/2016.12.0303.10075
Paulo Morais Lígia Peralta Fortunato Vieira

Abstract

Nevus comedonicus (NC) is a hamartoma of pilosebaceous unit, which clinically appears as a group of closely dilated follicular openings with keratin plugs resembling open comedones. It is considered as a rare subtype of epidermal nevus. NC usually occurs as an isolated finding but may be associated with extracutaneous anomalies in the context of nevus comedonicus syndrome. We herewith describe a 12 year-old girl with this particular class of epidermal nevus.

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Keywords

nevus comedonicus, comedo nevus, epidermal nevus

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How to Cite
Morais, P., Peralta, L., & Vieira, F. (2016). Blackheads in the forearm: a case of nevus comedonicus. Archive of Clinical Cases, 3(3), Arch Clin Cases 2016; 3(3):85-88. https://doi.org/10.22551/2016.12.0303.10075
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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2016)
Section
Case Reports

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How to Cite

Morais, P., Peralta, L., & Vieira, F. (2016). Blackheads in the forearm: a case of nevus comedonicus. Archive of Clinical Cases, 3(3), Arch Clin Cases 2016; 3(3):85-88. https://doi.org/10.22551/2016.12.0303.10075