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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Rolling hair cysts

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Harmless cornification disorder. Follicle openings closed by horn plugs with underlying hairs rolled up in fine spirals. Accompanying symptom of keratosis follicularis; also occurs without cornification disorders.

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Elderly, especially obese men are affected.

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Especially the lower abdomen, also the back and extensor sides of the extremities are affected.

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If there is a concomitant therapy of a keratosis follicularis or a vulgar ichthyosis, otherwise no therapy is necessary.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer