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Eruptive vellus hair cysts.

J L Held1, J E Andrew, A C Toback

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York 10032.

Cutis
|September 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a benign skin condition presenting as small bumps on the chest in young individuals. This report reviews a case and discusses the clinical and histological features of this follicular anomaly.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology

Background:

  • Eruptive vellus hair cysts (EVHC) are uncommon, benign, keratin-filled cysts.
  • They typically manifest as asymptomatic papules on the anterior chest, predominantly in children and adolescents.
  • EVHC are thought to arise from a developmental anomaly of vellus hair follicles.