Trichostasis Spinulosa

FANBURG, S. J.

doi:10.1001/archderm.1933.01450040279008

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“…14 Some reports claim that the face is the most common site, 9,15,16 whereas others describe the neck and the back as the main sites of predilection. 2,8,17 Some authors have mentioned a clinical similarity of trichostasis spinulosa to open acne comedones (blackheads) common in younger age groups. 2,8,17 It may even occur at a very early age.…”

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Trichostasis spinulosa: itchy follicular papules in young adults

Strobos

Jonkman

2002

Int J Dermatology

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Trichostasis spinulosa is a common inapparent follicular disorder of retained bundles of vellus hairs. There exist two variants: the classical variant presenting with a non-itching, comedo-like lesion on the face in the elderly, and the pruritic variant presenting with itching, follicular papules located on the limbs in young adults. Here we present the microscopic study of the pruritic variant of trichostasis spinulosa in two patients and provide a review of the literature.

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“…2,8,17 Some authors have mentioned a clinical similarity of trichostasis spinulosa to open acne comedones (blackheads) common in younger age groups. 2,8,17 It may even occur at a very early age. 18 Others have reported the occurrence of trichostasis spinulosa only in the elderly.…”

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Trichostasis spinulosa: itchy follicular papules in young adults

Strobos

Jonkman

2002

Int J Dermatology

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“…Trichostasis spinulosa (TS) is an infrequently diagnosed follicular disorder of unknown etiology. Asymptomatic comedo‐like lesions containing keratin and multiple vellus hairs are seen primarily on the mid‐to‐lower central portions of the face and the interscapular region of the trunk . Trichostasis spinulosa is primarily a cosmetic concern without morbidity.…”

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confidence: 99%