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Glossary Nevus Comedonicus

rare skin condition with clusters of blackhead-like lesions

Nevus Comedonicus is a rare skin condition characterized by clusters of dilated hair follicles filled with keratin, resembling blackheads or comedones. It typically appears at birth or during early childhood and can sometimes be associated with other skin abnormalities or systemic conditions.

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research Nevus comedonicus

44 citations , January 1999 in “Dermatology”

This article reviews different perspectives on nevus comedonicus, discussing its classification and potential associations with systemic findings, but it reports no new results.

research Nevus comedonicus syndrome: a case associated with multiple basal cell carcinomas and a rudimentary toe

38 citations , June 2005 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This case report describes a 28-year-old man with widespread pigmented basal cell carcinomas and recurrent infections that were challenging to control, associated with nevus comedonicus and a rudimentary toe.

research Bilateral nevus comedonicus: efficacy of topical tacalcitol ointment

21 citations , March 2003 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica”

Tacalcitol ointment effectively improves bilateral nevus comedonicus.

research Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome Complicated by Hidradenitis Suppurativa-like Lesions Responding to Acitretin Treatment

14 citations , January 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.

research Bilateral Nevus Comedonicus of the Eyelids

7 citations , January 2013 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery”

This case report describes a rare instance of late-onset, bilateral nevus comedonicus of the eyelids in a 79-year-old man, highlighting its clinical and histopathologic features.

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