Pruritic Trichostasis Spinulosa: A Rare Variant

    April 2024 in “ Indian dermatology online journal ”
    Vishal Gaurav, Mudit Tyagi, Chander Grover, Sonal Sharma
    Studysummary This case report describes a 53-year-old woman with a rare presentation of trichostasis spinulosa on her breast and abdomen, featuring itchy, comedo-like lesions. Dermoscopy revealed diagnostic features that may eliminate the need for a biopsy, highlighting the potential for non-invasive diagnosis in such cases.
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