Trichofolliculoma

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Trichofolliculoma
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Skin colored, lobulated mass over the tip and dorsum of nose
SpecialtyDermatology
SymptomsSkin colored dome-shaped small or larger bump, with a central white tuft of hair typically on face[1]
Usual onsetAdults[1]
FrequencyRare, males>females[1]

Trichofolliculoma is a non-cancerous, skin colored dome-shaped small or larger bump, with a central white tuft of hair typically on the face.[1] It may grow to around 7mm and sometimes there may be more than one.[1]

The condition is rare and is slightly more common in males than females.[1]

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Histology

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 DE, Elder; D, Massi; RA, Scolyer; R, Willemze (2018). "3. Appendageal tumours: Trichofolliculoma". WHO Classification of Skin Tumours. Vol. 11 (4th ed.). Lyon (France): World Health Organization. p. 206. ISBN 978-92-832-2440-2. Archived from the original on 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2022-08-31.

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