Trichostasis Spinulosa: Itchy Follicular Papules in Young Adults
October 2002
in “
International Journal of Dermatology
”
TLDR Trichostasis spinulosa causes itchy bumps on young adults' skin.
The document discussed trichostasis spinulosa, a common follicular disorder characterized by retained bundles of vellus hairs. It highlighted two variants: a non-itching, comedo-like lesion on the face in the elderly, and an itching, follicular papule variant on the limbs in young adults. The study focused on the pruritic variant in two young adult patients and included a review of existing literature on the condition.