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perifollicular elastolysis; papular acne scars
Pathology:
- variable loss of elastin around pilosebaceous follicles
- lesions are the result of a scarring process
Clinical manifestations:
- asymptomatic whitish yellow papules on trunk & proximal arms
Differential diagnosis:
- acne
General
skin disease (dermatologic disorder, dermatopathy, dermatosis)
References
- Verma SB, Nandkumari G.
Rediscovering perifollicular elastolysis:
A hitherto undocumented entity in India.
Indian J Dermatol [serial online] 2015;60:603-5.
[cited 2017 Dec 28]
http://www.e-ijd.org/text.asp?2015/60/6/603/169135