Keratosis, inverted follicular D23.L

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Acrotrichoma; Inverted follicular keratosis; Keratosis follicularis inversa; porome folliculaire

History
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Mehregan, 1964

Definition
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Benign tumours with basaloid cells, prickle cells and typical squamous eddies that protrude from the follicular ostia into the corium in the shape of fingers. Some authors consider the clinical picture as activated Verruca seborrhoica.

Manifestation
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Occurring in 2/3 of cases in men of advanced age.

Localization
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Especially face.

Differential diagnosis
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Therapy
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Excision if necessary.

Literature
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  1. Mehregan AH (1964) Inverted follicular keratosis. Arch Dermatol. 89: 229-235
  2. Roth LM (2000) Inverted follicular keratosis of the vulvar skin: a lesion that can be confused with squamous cell carcinoma. Int J Gynecol Catholic 19: 369-373

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020