Unilateral Nevoid Hyperkeratosis of the Nipple and Areola in a Saudi Female
July 2018
in “
Our Dermatology Online
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Studysummary This case report documents the first known instance of nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola with unilateral presentation in a Saudi female, diagnosed through clinical evaluation and biopsy. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The case report detailed a 21-year-old Saudi female with unilateral nevoid hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola (NHNA), a rare benign condition. Diagnosis was confirmed through clinical and histopathological evaluation, excluding other conditions. Treatment with calcipotriol cream for 6 months led to a 50% reduction in skin thickening and resolved itching. This was the first reported case of unilateral NHNA in a Saudi female, underscoring the condition's rarity and the effectiveness of calcipotriol as a treatment.
