Hair follicle nevus
Medical condition
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Hair follicle nevus is a cutaneous condition that presents as a small papule from which fine hairs protrude evenly from the surface.[1]
Other namesVellus hamartoma
| Hair follicle nevus | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Vellus hamartoma |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Signs and symptoms
Diagnosis
Histologically, vellus hair follicle growth with perifollicular fibrous thickening occasionally encircled by a cellular stroma is the hallmark of hair follicle nevus. Smooth muscle fibers and eccrine and sebaceous glands are at times visible.[2]