Nevus comedonicus of the palm and wrist. Case report with review of five previously reported cases

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1985 Jan;12(1 Pt 2):185-8. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(85)80014-1.

Abstract

Nevus comedonicus (NC) is an uncommon condition consisting of grouped comedo-like papules. Rarely, NC is associated with other structural abnormalities and diseases. Lesions of the palms or soles are distinctly unusual. Histopathologic findings support the concept of a developmental abnormality of the dermal components of the pilosebaceous apparatus with subsequent imperfect differentiation of the epidermal components. Therapy is often unrewarding, although topical tretinoin may be of value.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Hand*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nevus / pathology*
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Wrist*