Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli

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Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli
Synonyms
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Redness, hyperpigmentation, and follicular plugging on the face and neck
Complications
Onset
Duration
Types N/A
Causes Unknown
Risks
Diagnosis Clinical diagnosis
Differential diagnosis Keratosis pilaris, Rosacea, Melasma
Prevention
Treatment Topical retinoids, laser therapy
Medication
Prognosis
Frequency Rare
Deaths N/A


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.

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