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Dermoscopy Distinction of Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts with Molluscum Contagiosum and Acne Lesions
Author(s) -
AlfaroCastellón Patricia,
MejíaRodríguez Silvia Anett,
ValenciaHerrera Adriana,
Ramírez Susana,
MenaCedillos Carlos
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2012.01771.x
Subject(s) - vellus hair , molluscum contagiosum , dermatology , medicine , acne , histopathology , pathology , scalp
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are benign lesions that can be difficult to distinguish from other skin conditions, including molluscum contagiosum and acne vulgaris. Diagnosis can be corroborated with histopathology. We emphasize differing dermoscopy features to help distinguish eruptive vellus hair cysts from molluscum contagiosum or acne.