TLDR A rare skin disorder affecting the face was found in a 28-year-old Saudi man.
Ulerythema ophryogenes (UO), also known as keratosis pilaris rubra atrophicans faciei, is a keratinization disorder that primarily affects the face and can lead to alopecia. The incidence of UO is unknown. This case report details the first documented instance of UO in a 28-year-old male in Saudi Arabia.
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