Acne Keloidalis, Keloid - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

acne keloidalis keloid

Body Site

scalp neck

Age

16 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

skin color

Morphology

papule

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This healthy adolescent developed persistent itchy papules on the back of his scalp. Symptoms improved with the application of high potency topical steroids for 4 weeks. He also agreed to avoid shaving of the back of the scalp during haircuts which resulted in pustules and increased irritation.

Description

firm skin colored 2-4 mm smooth topped papules

Image Added

8/12/2010 22:07:54

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