Trichostasis Spinulosa: A Case Report with an Unusual Presentation
Trichostasis spinulosa (TS) is a follicular disorder characterized by the retention of multiple vellus hairs in a hyperkeratotic dilated hair follicle. TS is considered as a common disorder; however, it is often underdiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature. Although the condition frequently affects...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/509993 |
| Summary: | Trichostasis spinulosa (TS) is a follicular disorder characterized by the retention of multiple vellus hairs in a hyperkeratotic dilated hair follicle. TS is considered as a common disorder; however, it is often underdiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature. Although the condition frequently affects the face or extremities, the widespread distribution of TS over the entire body has been once reported in a patient with chronic renal failure. To emphasize the infrequent presentation of TS, we herein report a 57-year-old male with an unusual location of TS. |
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| ISSN: | 1662-6567 |