Follicular Mucinosis?

Abstract: 27 yo woman with 6 month history of plaques faceHPI: This 27 year-old baker has asymptomatic plaques on the right cheek for six months. She has not been treated as yet.O/E: Two ill-defined plaques on right cheek. There is a suggestion that follicular openings are dilated.Clinical Photos:One can compare the right and left cheeks. Dermoscopic image as well.Normal left cheek on left, affected right cheek on right.The image to the right...

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Acneiform Eruption in an 11 year-old boy

Abstract: 11 y.o. boy with localized papular dermatitis of faceHPI: This 11 yo boy has a 2 month history of a facial eruption. Initially, his mother applied Bacitracin ointment. It was not effective and they then used a prescription "hydrocortisone" ointment for a few weeks which was similarly unhelpful. Good general health. He takes Adderal for ADHD.O/E: There are erythematous acneiform papules around the right alar groove. Face is otherwise...

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