Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: A Systematic Review

October 2011 in “ American journal of clinical dermatology ”

Daniele Torchia, Janelle Vega, Lawrence A. Schachner

eruptive vellus hair cysts EVHC vellus hair shafts mid-dermal cysts familial EVHC late-onset EVHC autosomal dominant inheritance genetic analysis tissue analysis non-invasive diagnostic procedures therapeutic trials

Studysummary Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a cosmetic skin condition, more common in young adults, with few effective treatments.

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research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: An Alternative Diagnosing Method

21 citations , January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology”

A new method can better diagnose eruptive vellus hair cysts.

research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: An Effective Extraction Technique for Treatment and Diagnosis

25 citations , January 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study reported that a new extraction technique using cautery and forceps is a simple, effective treatment and diagnostic procedure for eruptive vellus hair cysts, with no recurrence after 4 months.

research Early Recurrence of Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts After Er:YAG Laser Therapy: Case Report and Literature Review

13 citations , December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery”

In this study, Er:YAG laser therapy initially improved the appearance of eruptive vellus hair cysts but was ultimately ineffective due to early recurrence and concerns about atrophy or scarring.

research Pathologic Quiz Case: An 84-Year-Old Woman With a Skin Cyst Containing Ziehl-Neelsen–Positive Structures

4 citations , March 2005 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine”

This case report describes a basal cell carcinoma arising in association with a vellus hair cyst, which the authors note has not been previously reported.

research Persistent Milia, Steatocystoma Multiplex and Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Variable Expression of Multiple Pilosebaceous Cysts Within an Affected Family

39 citations , January 1998 in “Dermatology”

The authors concluded that milia, steatocystoma multiplex, and eruptive vellus hair cysts may be subtypes of multiple pilosebaceous cysts with overlapping histologic features.

research Coexistence of Trichostasis Spinulosa and Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts

17 citations , December 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This article reports no new clinical findings but discusses two rare dermatological conditions, trichostasis spinulosa and eruptive vellus hair cysts, and their simultaneous occurrence.

research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Case Report and Review of the Literature

21 citations , June 1992 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

This report describes a 6-year-old girl with eruptive vellus hair cysts and suggests that this condition may be underdiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature.

research Familial Occurrence of Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts

26 citations , May 1988 in “Pediatric dermatology”

This report describes a 15-year-old male with widespread papules due to middermal epithelial cysts containing vellus hairs, also observed in his brother and father.

research Multiple Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts Treated with Carbon Dioxide Laser Vaporization

47 citations , March 1987 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology”

Carbon dioxide laser treatment effectively removed facial hair cysts without scarring or them coming back.

research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cyst

8 citations , July 1986 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This article discusses eruptive vellus hair cysts, detailing their appearance, distribution, histology, and potential spontaneous resolution, but reports no new clinical findings on treatment.

research Retinoic Acid in the Treatment of Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts

28 citations , August 1981 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the urgent issue of preserving freedom of choice in dermatology, highlighted by the American Academy of Dermatology, and reports no new research findings.