Vulvar sebaceous hyperplasia — a problematic dermatosis of the vulva

Abstract

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Linear Sebaceous Gland Hyperplasia behind the Right Ear Clinically Simulating Verrucous Nevus

“…It is caused by the enlargement of the normal sebaceous glands, but its pathogenesis is unclear. Usually it presents as multiple, soft, small, yellowish papules with central umblication, which easily affects forehead, nose and cheeks [2]. Rare variants of SGH include a linear form, zosteriform arrangement, a diffuse form, a giant form, a nevoid form, and a familial form Linear form cases reported in the past presented as small in size, exhibited a linear arrangement on the supra-or subclavicular areas [3].…”