Treatment of Nevoid Hyperkeratosis of the Nipple and Areola Using a Radiofrequency Surgical Unit

Abstract

Radiofrequency for tangential excision in the treatment of NHNA lesions that have not responded to medical therapy can be an alternative surgical method.

Radical treatment of extensive nevoid hyperkeratosis of the areola and breast with surgical excision after mild response to topical agents: A case report

“…Conservative treatment has traditionally been the primary therapeutic approach to NHNA and a number of different agents and modalities has been reported through years ( Table 2 ) [4] , [5] , [6] , [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] , [11] , [12] , [13] , [14] , [15] . Success rates, however, have varied greatly: early results have been usually acceptable (except for etretinate) [16] , but the final esthetic outcome was often not so satisfactory, and longer follow-up were either not available or showed recurrences after cessation [5] , [8] , [10] .…”

Dark Brown Plaques and Patches on the Breast and Areola in a 14-Year-Old Female

“…Various modalities have been implemented with varying success rates, including topical agents (keratolytics, steroids, retinoic acid, and calcipotriol) and ablative measures (cryotherapy, laser, and excision). [9][10][11] Unfortunately, most of the lesions recur after cessation of treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of NHNA extending beyond the areola.…”

Hyperkeratosis of nipple and areola

“…Various keratolitic agents like retinoic acid5 and calcipotriol [7] are found effective. Simple shave excision [8], radiofrequency [9], cryotherapy and co2 laser [10] is also effective. …”