Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli

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Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli
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a-c) Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli: Classical distribution of lesions over preauricular areas, cheeks, and chin spreading on to the temples and neck. a-d) Triad of erythema, hyperpigmentation, and follicular papules. e) Lesions involving upper lip
SpecialtyDermatology

Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli is an erythematous pigmentary disease involving the follicles, characterized by a reddish-brown, sharply demarcated, symmetrical discoloration involving the preauricular and maxillary regions.[1]: 775–6 

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References

  1. James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.