Eruptive vellus hair cysts

Dermatol Online J. 2007 Jan 27;13(1):14.

Abstract

A 20-year-old man presented with multiple, asymptomatic, follicular papules that were distributed over his abdomen. Microscopic examination showed classic features of a vellus hair cyst. The term eruptive vellus hair cysts refers to a benign condition, which may be inherited or acquired. Apart from occasional pruritus, cosmetic disability is the chief concern of most patients. An estimated 25 percent of lesions remit spontaneously; however, treatment of persistent lesions is often challenging with disappointing results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Wall
  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epidermal Cyst / pathology*
  • Hair / pathology
  • Hair Diseases / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin / pathology