39 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” The authors concluded that milia, steatocystoma multiplex, and eruptive vellus hair cysts may be subtypes of multiple pilosebaceous cysts with overlapping histologic features.
28 citations
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August 1981 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the urgent issue of preserving freedom of choice in dermatology, highlighted by the American Academy of Dermatology, and reports no new research findings.
26 citations
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May 1988 in “Pediatric dermatology” This report describes a 15-year-old male with widespread papules due to middermal epithelial cysts containing vellus hairs, also observed in his brother and father.
25 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reported that a new extraction technique using cautery and forceps is a simple, effective treatment and diagnostic procedure for eruptive vellus hair cysts, with no recurrence after 4 months.
21 citations
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June 1992 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This report describes a 6-year-old girl with eruptive vellus hair cysts and suggests that this condition may be underdiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature.
21 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” A new method can better diagnose eruptive vellus hair cysts.
17 citations
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December 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reports no new clinical findings but discusses two rare dermatological conditions, trichostasis spinulosa and eruptive vellus hair cysts, and their simultaneous occurrence.
15 citations
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December 2009 in “PubMed” This case study highlights a pediatric instance of eruptive vellus hair cysts partially responding to calcipotriene cream, aiming to remind clinicians about this often overlooked condition.
13 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This case study and literature review describe eruptive vellus hair cysts as uncommon, potentially inherited or acquired lesions, associated with other skin conditions, and challenging to treat despite being benign.
13 citations
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December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this study, Er:YAG laser therapy initially improved the appearance of eruptive vellus hair cysts but was ultimately ineffective due to early recurrence and concerns about atrophy or scarring.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “International journal of trichology” This case report highlights the importance of histopathological examination in accurately diagnosing eruptive vellus hair cyst due to its rarity and resemblance to other conditions.
9 citations
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May 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses eruptive vellus hair cysts, describing their clinical characteristics, and reports no new research findings.
8 citations
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July 1986 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses eruptive vellus hair cysts, detailing their appearance, distribution, histology, and potential spontaneous resolution, but reports no new clinical findings on treatment.
8 citations
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April 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that eruptive vellus hair cysts often have atypical pathological changes and likely originate from the infrainfundibulum and sebaceous duct based on keratin expression analysis.
4 citations
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July 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes the occurrence of eruptive vellus hair cysts in twin patients, adding to the literature on this dermatological condition.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “International journal of trichology” This case report details a rare instance of eruptive vellus hair cysts in a 12-year-old male, highlighting its atypical morphology and axillary distribution, which has not been previously documented.
2 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study suggests using a handheld dermatoscope may allow for simple and efficient differentiation of eruptive vellus hair cysts by detecting vellus hair shafts, as demonstrated in a familial case involving five women.
December 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 24-year-old male with eruptive vellus hair cysts on his forehead and explores the use of extraction videodermoscopy as a new, less invasive diagnostic method, potentially replacing the need for skin biopsy in diagnosing such skin conditions.
March 2021 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” 
January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology” Topical tretinoin 0.025% cream is an effective treatment for Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts in children.
October 2025 in “EMJ Dermatology” Histopathology is crucial for accurately diagnosing eruptive vellus hair cysts.
January 2018 in “The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences” This case report describes an atypical presentation of eruptive vellus hair cysts on the elbows, where standard diagnostic techniques were unreliable due to the loss of cystic structural integrity.
September 2015 in “Türk Dermatoloji Dergisi” 
February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Lactic acid cream can help improve skin bumps known as eruptive vellus hair cysts.
December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that while Er:YAG laser therapy can initially improve the appearance of eruptive vellus hair cysts, it was ineffective in preventing early recurrences due to limitations in ablation depth.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” A woman developed facial hair cysts after using a 3% minoxidil solution for hair loss, which disappeared after stopping the treatment and removing the cysts surgically.
47 citations
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March 1987 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Carbon dioxide laser treatment effectively removed facial hair cysts without scarring or them coming back.
5 citations
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February 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” This study describes two new types of dermal keratinous cysts of the eyelids, derived from the pilosebaceous apparatus, each presenting distinct management challenges.
84 citations
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March 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study supports the idea that steatocystoma multiplex is a hamartomatous condition and suggests it may be a variant of eruptive vellus hair cyst, both originating in the pilosebaceous duct.
13 citations
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November 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study examined patients with trichostasis spinulosa and identified distinct differences in the distribution and microscopic appearances of lesions compared to keratosis pilaris and eruptive vellus hair cysts.